Madisi Agro-Processors Cooperative
Orant has given Madisi Cooperative a loan of 2 million kwacha for the 2021/2022 growing season. The loan has a low-interest rate of only 3%.
Financially Empowering Microloans for Women Member Edilina Joshua at her tea shop.
No-Interest Loans for Women in Malawi
Orant removes the barrier of impossible interest rates. Our FEM Program provides no-interest loans. Edilina Joshua is a FEM member.
Floods in Malawi
After a long wait and frightening drought, the rains in Malawi started at last. Then Tropical Storm Ana blew into Malawi, flooding fields.
The Threat of a Dry Spell in Malawi
Last week, the president of Malawi encouraged 7 days of prayer for an end to the country’s dry spell. So what’s going on? Here’s the scoop.
A Mother’s Path to Self Sufficiency
Patricia Simbi escaped an abusive marriage. With the help of financially empowering microloans, she started her own business.
Digital Financial Literacy in Malawi
While Malawi is advancing its digital financial services, the adoption rate among women is minimal. A campaign aims to change that.
Patricia Simbi sits behind her Airtel Mobile Money booth
Mobile Money Agent Patricia Simbi
Patricia Simbi is a participant in Orant's Financially Empowering Microloans for Women Program. She runs a mobile money booth in Malawi.
Mobile money agent in Tanzania; photo by Fiona Graham
What is Mobile Money?
Send and receive money, pay bills, and transact directly with other banks. All from the convenience of a mobile phone.
photo of fresh heads of corn by marc verch
5 Facts about Maize in Malawi
Green corn, popcorn, nsima... Maize is the major staple food crop in Malawi. 60% of the total cropped land is devoted to its production.
Staff Highlight: Tango Phiri
Tango Phiri will manage Orant's Financially Empowering Microloans for Women Program, building opportunities for the rural poor in Malawi.