Anand Masih

My name is Anand Masih. My family and I are working in my village as  pastors; however I was not receiving support for our work. I was worried  about how to support my family and had no solutions to alleviate my  financial problems. A friend told me about Empowered Poor which helps people start businesses through micro loans. I have the  skill for tailoring but no money to secure cloth and equipment. I  applied for a loan and was able to start up a tailoring business. I  initially received 3000 rupees. With this small amount I was able to  make a profit. Because of this I can educate my daughter who now is in  nursing school. I not only was able to support my family but today I am  making more than 5000 rupees profit a month. I have purchased additional  equipment and have hired others to work in the business. I am not only  supporting my family but I am helping my community.