Small loans. Big impact. Providing opportunity for Liberians to build sustainable livelihoods.

“Redemption and Lift” in Action

At One Body One Hope, we believe in a missions methodology of redemption and lift. That means we care deeply about the eternal salvation of the people we serve—and also about the physical realities they face every day.

Through our Microfinance Program, we follow the example of Christ: proclaiming the gospel while also addressing hunger, illness, and poverty in practical ways.

What Is Microfinance?

Microfinance is a service for people who lack access to traditional banks—those who don’t have collateral or formal employment but are ready to build something of their own. It includes:

Small, flexible loans
Savings support
Business training and accountability

Participants often use their loans to:

Launch or grow a business
Purchase tools or supplies
Manage inventory and cash flow

Our program groups borrowers into loan cohorts, which meet regularly for teaching on business practices, financial stewardship, and marketplace integrity.

Real Impact with Real Numbers

Since launching the program, OBOH has facilitated:

427 loans
139 individual recipients
$160,000+ distributed
$375 average loan size
86% of loans issued to women
$11,000 saved by participants
11 active loan groups

Most loans are under $1,000, making your gift go a long way in helping someone take the next step toward stability.

How Your Gift Helps

Our Microfinance Program supports:

Poverty Alleviation: Helping people lift themselves out of poverty through small-scale enterprise
Women’s Empowerment: The majority of our loan recipients are women, who often reinvest in their families and communities
Financial Inclusion: Many borrowers are accessing capital for the first time
Community Development: As small businesses grow, local economies are strengthened