This loan enables smallholder farmers to invest in their farm's production. It is offered at a below-market interest rate and with flexible repayment terms that accommodate the seasonal cash flows of farmers. By supporting this loan, you are helping smallholder farmers increase production and improve their standard of living.
About Organizacion de Desarrollo Empresarial Femenino (ODEF):
This loan is administered by Organizacion de Desarrollo Empresarial Femenino Financiera, S.A. (ODEF), a Kiva Field Partner in Honduras. A leader in the microfinance sector since 1985, ODEF strives to combat poverty by offering a wide array of financial services to low-income men and women. The organization works with its parent NGO, ODEF OPD, to provide training and technical assistance to impoverished microentrepreneurs. By incorporating the entire family unit in this process, ODEF OPD aims to improve the standard of living through the creation of profitable enterprises. Visit ODEF's partner page for more information.