Fighting Poverty in Pakistan
FINCA helps Pakistanis living in poverty access financial services to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.
LIVE BELOW THE NATIONAL POVERTY LINE
*from 2018
WORK IN AGRICULTURE
*from 2025
OF THE POPULATION LIVES ON LESS THAN $3.00 PER DAY
*from 2024
Women are the key to success in the fight against poverty.
Facts about Pakistan
Although it is a resource-rich country, Pakistan suffers from regional strife, high inflation, natural disasters and low growth. The World Bank estimates that over a fifth of the population lives in poverty.
Pakistan’s public education system does not prepare citizens for the modern economy. Pakistani women average seven years in school, and men, eight. Their combined literacy rate is only 58 percent. With a population unequipped for the job market, Pakistanis rely on the informal and rural sectors for income.
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. Since 2013, FINCA has been helping thousands of Pakistanis improve their lives. FINCA offers financial services, such as loans, savings and money transfers throughout the country.
Featured stories from Pakistan
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Rashid Ali describes growing up in a very poor household where his father struggled to support the family. Even though he was a good student, Mr. Ali decided to drop out of school and help his father.
For the Love of Her Family
Sultana Bibi, the eldest sibling in her family, was determined to create a better life for her three younger siblings. Thanks to FINCA loans and her growing multiple businesses, Sultana’s three siblings proudly study at a better school.
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Dreams of Building a Better Life
Irshad Bibi has long had dreams of building a better life for herself, her children, and the rest of her family. Read more about them.
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