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Equity Bank Young Africa Works Debt Facility

Key Information
Organisation
Equity Bank / Mastercard Foundation
Status
Open
Type
Loan
Amount
KES 50,000 – 5,000,000
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Description

A partnership with the Mastercard Foundation providing affordable credit to youth and women-led MSMEs in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.

Eligibility Criteria

MSMEs operated by youth (under 35) or women. Focus on businesses capable of generating significant employment. Basic operational records required.

Focus Sectors

Agriculture, Retail, Manufacturing, Tech Services

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Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa
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Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce
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