The Microfund for Women received a $500,000 loan from the Triodos-Doen Foundation. The Microfund for Women began as a pilot lending program initiated through Save the Children in 1994. It is now a leading microfinance institution in Jordan, with a gross loan portfolio of over $5 million serving over 17,000 active borrowers. At year end 2005, total assets totaled $7 million, with a return of 10.37%. Total equity was $5.3 million, with a debt to equity ratio of 31.41%.
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