In 10,000 ways and more, TOLI has been a tool in God's hands — transforming communities from the inside out.
Ten thousand microloans in the history of TOLI. 10,799 to be exact.
That's more than 10,000 new beginnings.
More than 10,000 ideas made reality.
More than 10,000 prayers answered.
TOLI microloans have made a world of difference in the lives of men and women around the world. Widows in Ethiopia are providing for their families. Marriages in Egypt are strengthened. Kids in Kenya are fed and educated. More and more people understand their God-given value – some for the very first time.
And the ripple effect of microloans is changing whole communities.
There are now more than 10,000 businesses building up economies.
More than 10,000 innovations.
More than 10,000 everyday conveniences that help communities grow and thrive.
A farmer can buy medicine for his livestock right in his own village. A woman can have her hair professionally done just down the street. A widow can go for a coffee in a cozy shop next door. A taxi driver can get gas at a local shop, instead of going across town.
And 10,000 families have learned to dream and plan for the future. They feel the satisfaction of taking responsibility for themselves, of achieving a dream, and of paying off their loan so their neighbor can get one, too.
So today, we’re celebrating a few clients who are a part of this incredible journey.
Tamir and Mekit, sisters from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, took a microloan to open a small store. Today, that store is anything but small! They’ve expanded to a second location and have even bigger dreams for the future. Step into their shop, and you’ll likely find them brainstorming new business ideas or reading their Bibles.
Rhonda lives in a small village on the Nile in Egypt. For years, she looked for a way to support her two young children. With TOLI’s help, she launched a hair scrunchie business, selling to wholesale buyers. Through the program, she has not only increased her income but also deepened her relationship with God.
Phineas, a widower in rural Kenya, used a TOLI microloan to expand his dairy farm and provide for his three children. But he didn’t stop there — along the way, he discovered how to dream bigger and love his community even more.
As we celebrate these clients and 10,795 others, we give thanks for the very first. And we praise God that He uses small beginnings to create beauty, joy, and hope in unexpected places.
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” – 2 PETER 3:18