The MicroLoan Foundation has just launched their Pennies for Life campaign, which is asking the general public to donate pennies and not pounds to extend their life changing work with women in some of poorest countries in the world. It’s really easy to get involved and help raise funds for people who need it the most, with just £25 helping women to start their own business and lift themselves out of poverty. There are 3 main ways you can donate –
- Donate 1p to Pennies for life every time you tweet on Twitter or update your status on Facebook
- Donate 1p for every item you purchase from a Pennies for Life partner
- Make a single cash donation
The MicroLoan Foundation is a UK based charity that provides small loans, business education and support to impoverished women in Africa. These loans help to provide the recipient with a chance to work their own way out of poverty and develop a sustainable livelihood for themselves and their families. 99% of all the loans are then repaid, with the money then being re-used to help even more women who are in desperate need of help.
CEO & Founder of the MicroLoan Foundation, Peter Ryan, said –
We’re really excited to have developed a new a way for people to give. By harnessing the power of social media, we want to create a culture in which giving becomes a part of everyday life. Even if only a tiny fraction of Twitter and Facebook users donate a penny each time they update their status, we can engage hundreds of thousands of people to make a massive difference for poor women and their families in Africa.
So if you think you could help raise funds for this worthwhile cause, why not sign up today and start helping those who need it the most.
