Our sister charity,  MicroLoan Foundation UK,  has won Hanson Wade’s European Microfinance Recognition Award in the “Commitment to MFI Professionalization” category.

Hanson Wade, presented the European Microfinance Recognition Awards at the Grosvenor Hotel London, in celebration of innovative contributions to the Microfinance industry in Europe, Central Asia and India. The Recognition Awards, an opportunity to celebrate and showcase best practice, closed day two of the annual Investment and Innovation in Microfinance Europe conference, which examined innovative products, new delivery channels and emerging regions in microfinance.

“This award recognises the hard work being done by our people on the ground in Malawi. It’s a clear indication that responsible, non-commercial microfinance is valued by the industry” comments Peter Ryan, the charity’s Chief Executive and founder of MicroLoan Foundation UK.  “We strive to reduce poverty effectively through our commitment to providing professional services of the highest standard. As over 80% of our African activity is conducted through training, mentoring and support, our priority is to ensure that our clients receive a professional service.