Serving Her Community with Her Small Business

Marissa just received her third cycle loan! She has been part of the Honor Microfinance Program since 2019 and has been serving her community with her sari-sari (small convenience store) business.

Marissa just received her third cycle loan! She has been part of the Honor Microfinance Program since 2019 and has been serving her community with her sari-sari (small convenience store) business.
Sometimes, all it takes is for someone to ask a child if they are safe. So she sat down with her and asked, “Are you ok?”.
Part of the women's journey to restoration is the pursuit of justice against their perpetrators. During these times, the physical and emotional support they need is always there.
When victims of online sexual abuse and exploitation are rescued, they are taken away from their vulnerable environments which often means being separated from their families.
Because of the pandemic, most of the Philippines has been placed on lockdown since last year. This has challenged our program to adapt and comply with the health protocols that each municipality has set. We are grateful to have a dedicated team who diligently visits each area and client.
After several months of another strict lockdown in Manila, public schools are getting ready once again for module distribution. This allows us to reach out to more students despite schools being closed.
As young as 9 years old, Elaine (name changed for privacy) was pimped by her mom to customers along the street, and at 10 years old, Elaine started working in bars. She was finally rescued a year after and is now safe in shelter.
The journey to sustainability varies for each of the client moms of Honor 1000's Microfinance Program. There are various factors and conditions contributing to this, but one thing remains unchanged and that is the support provided to these moms.