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Trust Bank is initiated by non-profit Opportunities International
www.opportunity.org.au. This Trust Bank is a group of 10-25 poor
entrepreneurs (living on less than US$1 a day) who come together to
receive business loans, training and mentoring, provided by Opportunity
International.
What
makes it different?
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Loan money is recycled. An initial investment of $10,000 will grow to
$45,000 over 5 years.
* Up to 700 lives will be impacted through the flow on effect of just
one Trust Bank.
* Loans have more than a 96% repayment rate.
* 20-30 businesses established initially will rise to 50 over 5 years.
* Opportunity clients work to become integrated into the formal banking
sector.
What
effects does this have?
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Families and communities prosper
* Employment is created
* New entrepreneurs catch the vision
* The poverty cycle is broken
What
information do I receive?
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A personalised Trust Bank portfolio that includes two member
profiles, a full list of members and their businesses, together with a
general overview of the circumstances and aspirations of members.
* Two annual reports that track the lifestyle improvements achieved by
Trust Bank members over time, as well as further member profiles.
* As a special acknowledgement of your support, an optional fridge
magnet or plaque with a photo of your Trust Bank members suitable for
home, office, club or boardroom.
* Bi-annual Trust Bank newsletter highlighting achievements, future
directions and initiatives.
* Trust Banks operate in the Philippines, India, Ghana, Indonesia and
East Timor.
* Access to Trust Bank resources, videos and guest speakers for clubs
and groups.
* The opportunity to visit your Trust Bank through a self-funded
Insight Trip.
What
type of businesses are there?
Shoe Stores, Bakeries, Carpentry, Fruit & Vegetable
stalls,Transport, Dress Making, Watch Repairs, Jewellery making,
Grocery Stores.
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