The development loan program initiated by the Virunga Alliance has supported economic growth and stability in the region surrounding Virunga National Park since its launch in 2017. This initiative has since evolved into Grameen Virunga SA, a dedicated microfinance institution established in partnership with the globally renowned Grameen Trust. With over 35 years of experience in designing innovative financial solutions for the world’s poorest communities, Grameen Trust has been instrumental in shaping Grameen Virunga SA’s microcredit model. This expertise is now being applied in North Kivu, where more than 90% of the population lives in extreme poverty, to drive meaningful economic change.

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