MicroDreams Foundation

02/06/2025

Access to financial services remains a challenge in the Solomon Islands, where 70% of the population lives in rural areas. Our partner, SPBD Microfinance, is working to change this. In the Solomon Islands, SPBD has disbursed over 31,000 microloans, empowering entrepreneurs and supporting financial inclusion. These initiatives align with the National Financial Inclusion Strategy, ensuring more Solomon Islanders gain access to financial tools for resilience and growth. Learn more in our video with the Central Bank of the Solomon Islands (CBSI). SPBD Microfinance Network

12/18/2024

Our thoughts are with the people of Vanuatu after the 7.3-magnitude earthquake. The staff of our partner SPBD Microfinance Network in Vanuatu are safe, and MicroDreams will continue to monitor and share updates once we are able to connect with the SPBD Vanuatu team.

The extent of damage remains unclear, but there are unconfirmed reports of at least one death.

12/03/2024

It's Giving Tuesday! Help empower women like Ruth. Donate Today: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-microdreams-foundation-inc.

Ruth Wane resides in the vibrant farming community of Burns Creek in Honiara, Solomon Islands. She started a pig farming business to support her small family, but lacked the skills to manage it effectively. Plus, she needed capital to grow the business. In 2018, she joined the Solomon Islands SPBD Microfinance program and secured her first loan of ~$500 USD / $771 NZD, enabling her to breed more pigs and pursue more profitable farming ventures.

Despite the difficulties encountered along the way, 40-year-old Ruth has remained resilient and hardworking, striving to meet her family's basic and educational needs. Her story reflects a strong commitment to her family's well-being despite the challenges.

Ruth shares, "The hard work has always been worth it when I can put food on our table and pay my children's school fees with the money earned from selling piglets"

Today, Ruth's pig farm is thriving, providing not only for her family but also creating employment opportunities for family members and empowering women in sustainable agriculture within the community.

Looking forward, Ruth is determined to continue her farming journey, driven by her aspirations and dreams for her family's future.

SPBD Microfinance Network

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the MicroDreams Foundation to those celebrating today! 🍂

We're filled with gratitude for all the support and love we've received on our mission to empower female entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

Thank you for being part of our MicroDreams family and for helping us create a brighter future for female entrepreneurs. Together, we're making a difference. ❤️

11/25/2024

Funding partners are critical to the growth of microfinance. Like Kiva, MicroDreams is proud to support SPBD across the South Pacific. Congratulations to SPBD Microfinance Network and Kiva for a successful partnership. Here's to many more years of making an impact!

SPBD Solomon Islands, in partnership with Kiva, has reached a milestone of USD $5 million crowdfunded to support women-led microenterprises. This funding empowers entrepreneurs like Inasi Saeni, who has grown her tailoring and poultry business to improve her family's future.

SPBD and Kiva’s partnership fosters economic empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth across the Solomon Islands.

https://spbdmicrofinance.com/spbd-solomon-islands-celebrates-milestone-of-usd-5-million-crowdfunded-through-kiva-partnership/

11/19/2024

Only two more weeks until !

Meet Margreth Bilau, Solomon Islands

Margreth Bilau is a 50-year old married mother of 6 from the community of Burns Creek, Honiara, Solomon Islands. 10 years ago, Margreth ventured into farming. Starting with a small plot of land, she cultivated tomatoes and corn—despite challenges like unpredictable weather and a challenging market.

In 2015, Margreth joined the SPBD Microfinance Network, which provided her with business training and a loan of SBD 3,000 (approximately 675 NZD or 375 USD). This support allowed her to adopt modern farming techniques and expand her operations.

Today, Margreth's farm thrives, sustaining her family and offering employment to her community. She actively engages in initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering rural women.

Looking ahead, Margreth remains dedicated to expanding her farm and inspiring others with her journey of resilience and determination. For Margreth Bilau, farming is more than a livelihood—it's a means of nurturing growth in her crops and community alike.

Please consider helping empower women through MicroDreams this Giving Tuesday, December 3rd.

08/31/2024

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08/28/2024

A historic step for women's empowerment in Fiji! Proud to announce that our partner SPBD Fiji, along with Westpac Bank, Merchant Finance Limited, and the South Pacific Stock Exchange have joined forces to support women entrepreneurs through the WE-Fi Code. This commitment marks a significant milestone in promoting gender equality and economic prosperity in the nation. SPBD Microfinance Network

In a landmark move towards fostering women’s economic empowerment, Westpac Bank, Merchant Finance Limited, the South Pacific Business Development an

08/28/2024

💡Did you know?

When women access microfinance, their repayment rates are over 95%!

This shows the incredible resilience and commitment of women entrepreneurs worldwide. And, MicroDreams recognizes that.

08/27/2024

Women's Equality Day ♀️⚖️

MicroDreams the remarkable women entrepreneurs supported by SPBD.

Their achievements highlight the impact of gender equality initiatives and the endless possibilities when women are given the chance to shine.

Let's continue to support women in every corner of the globe. 🌏🌟

08/23/2024

Aside from donating, there are many ways to get involved with MicroDreams.

The easiest is to follow, like, & share our posts on social media.

Additionally, you can
📰 Sign up for our newsletter
🎂 Host a birthday fundraiser on Facebook,
📅 Register for our events

Getting yourself and others involved is easier and helps us provide even more funding and support to SPBD and in the South Pacific.

Get involved today! https://www.microdreams.org/support-us

08/21/2024

We are more than just a nonprofit organization; we a team of dreamers, doers, and changemakers.

Join us on our mission to bring to underserved communities, create ongoing financial opportunities, and bring real change to the .

Together, we can make the world a better place, one vision at a time.
https://www.microdreams.org/support-us

08/19/2024

🌍 World Humanitarian Day 🌍

Today, we celebrate the incredible efforts of The MicroDreams Foundation and SPBD in supporting communities and providing humanitarian aid.

Through programs and training, we empower women micro-entrepreneurs to build better lives for themselves and their families.

Their stories of resilience and recovery inspire us all.
Together, we are making a lasting impact. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏻❤️

08/17/2024

🎉 Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the incredible impact of nonprofit organizations like SPBD. For years, SPBD has been empowering women micro-entrepreneurs across the Pacific, providing business training, unsecured credit, and ongoing support to help them build brighter futures for themselves and their families.

We are so grateful to be a part of this amazing cause and to continue being a source of funding for and their micro-entrepreneurs.

08/15/2024

🌟 From Tent to Triumph: Pelenaise's Inspiring Journey with SPBD 🌟

In 2011, Pelenaise Folau and her five children were living in a tent. But her dreams of a better life never wavered. With her first SPBD loan of $580, she started a weaving and sewing business, determined to build a brighter future.

Pelenaise moved to Tongatapu to provide better education for her children and laid the foundation for her dream home with her second loan. Over time, her unwavering determination and strategic use of SPBD loans helped her complete her house and start a canteen business. She even bought three cars—one for a taxi business and two for her children's transportation.

Now, as an SPBD Center Secretary, Pelenaise empowers other women to follow their dreams, teaching them budgeting and resilience. Her daughters are also stepping into entrepreneurship, creating traditional wedding and funeral decorations.

Join us in supporting hardworking entrepreneurs like Pelenaise. Together, we can help more dreams come true. 🌍💪🏻

08/12/2024

💡Reminder: Every small action makes a big difference.

08/09/2024

Thank you for supporting tenacious, innovative, and hardworking entrepreneurs worldwide! Each donation is repaid and reinvested in the communities where we provide microcredit, amplifying our impact over time.

Your contributions fund microloans for individuals seeking a chance to succeed. 👏🏻👏🏻

08/08/2024

Exciting news for the Tongan community! 🥳🎉

KlickEx Pacific and SPBD have expanded their partnership, now enabling Tongans in New Zealand and Australia to send money home effortlessly via klickex.com.

This collaboration guarantees that funds are transferred securely and cashed out through SPBD’s trusted network across Tonga.

By simplifying the process of sending money, we’re supporting economic empowerment and financial stability for families back home.