Alhamdulillah, following a careful assessment and the necessary guidance provided by the Orphan Care Afghanistan Welfare Organization, 5 more orphans and their direct guardians in Nangarhar Province were provided with small businesses through the Qarz-e-Hasana Program.
The newly established businesses include:
- Grocery Shops (2 businesses)
- Tailoring
- Children’s Clothing Cart
- Electrical Appliances Shop
Through this program, each eligible beneficiary receives an interest-free loan of approximately 20,000 AFN, enabling them to start a small business, become self-reliant, and reduce the economic challenges faced by their families.
The beneficiaries gradually repay the loan by depositing between 1,500 and 2,000 AFN per month into the bank account of the Orphan Care Afghanistan Welfare Organization until the full amount has been repaid. This is a Qarz-e-Hasana (interest-free loan), and no additional charges, fees, or interest are collected from any beneficiary under this program.
Alhamdulillah, with the establishment of these 5 new businesses, the total number of small businesses established through this program has now reached 346.
This program is exclusively designed for orphans and their direct guardians and will continue to provide more vulnerable and unsupported families with opportunities to achieve self-reliance. If there are orphans or their guardians in your area who meet the eligibility requirements for this program, please feel free to contact us.
