Fighting Poverty in Philippines
FINCA helps Filipinos living in poverty access basic services to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.
LIVE BELOW THE NATIONAL POVERTY LINE
*from 2023
WORK IN AGRICULTURE
*from 2025
OF THE POPULATION LIVES ON LESS THAN $3.00 PER DAY
*from 2023
Women are the key to success in the fight against poverty.
Facts about the Philippines
The Philippines is comprised of 7,000 islands. Much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes and eruptions from around 20 active volcanoes. The US is a close ally and has provided military aid to help combat Muslim and communist insurgencies.
Two-thirds of adult Filipinos remain financially excluded and about one-fifth of the population lives in poverty. In addition, access to basic services, like energy, water and sanitation, education, health care and agriculture, is often inadequate.
When poor people have access to financial services and life-enhancing products, they can earn more, build their assets, create jobs, and cushion themselves against external shocks. FINCA is helping Filipinos improve their lives by supporting access to basic services through FINCA Ventures.
Products & Services
Energy
Contact
FINCA Ventures, 1201 15th St NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: +1 (202) 682-1510
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