In many countries where HOPE International works, entrepreneurs in the transportation sector are often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. For instance, a taxi driver who aspires to purchase his or her own vehicle might put in long hours to make ends meet, but without access to business loans, it can be a long or even impossible road to achieve that dream.
That’s why HOPE is listening to the needs of those in this sector—and creating tailored services to help these entrepreneurs pursue their dreams. Continue Reading…
In 2006, Leah took her first loan from CCT (the Center for Community Transformation), HOPE’s local partner in the Philippines, to help her scale up her transportation business. Since that time, she has added a line of trucks and buses and expanded into managing a grocery store, a cooking gas business, and a large logistics operation. With later loans, she even purchased a cargo ship to transport agricultural supplies to the small island she lives on. 
