Just Small Change
Growing livelihoods, overcoming poverty, one small step at a time.
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
Socrates
Just Small Change is a Registered Charity.
Colombe used her loan to buy hairdryers and equipment for a small hairdressing salon on the outskirts of Iringa, creating jobs for both herself and her mum. She some used some of the profits to continue her education by paying for vocational training. having repaid her loan, she expanded the business by stocking hair products to sell to clients.
Angelo had some metalworking equipment and knew there was plenty of demand for gates, window grilles and furniture, but with no money for materials, and no prospect of a bank loan, he couldn’t get started. A small loan from our partners in Tanzania solved this problem; he rented a workshop and built a successful business. He also trained two college students in metalworking.
Stephen used his loan to buy a better sewing machine. He expanded his business from dressmaking alone to household items. He is now successfully selling cushion covers and household linens as well as dresses and his income has increased.