MEG’S

Micro-Enterprise Grant (MEGs) Program

Behind the success of every small business, there is a family. Together, we can help families improve their income.

ABOUT

INVESTING IN PEOPLE

A capable and committed next generation is a family business’s most important legacy. Our Micro-Enterprise Grant (MEGs) Program supports families with bleeding disorders by investing in their small businesses. These investments help families grow their businesses and increase their incomes.

THE IMPACT

Since 2014 we have invested over $150,000 to help over 183 people and families run various businesses, from roadside juice stands to taxi services. We have supported the purchase of sewing machines for tailoring and dressmaking businesses, inventory for grocery, electronic, fabric, clothing, cosmetic and mobile repair shops, equipment for small restaurants and bakeries, and animals for dairy and meat production.

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GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY

SUCCESS STORIES

Businesses We've Invested In

Stanley's Dairy Farm

Stanley Mwangi of Kenya, a father with hemophilia, wanted to improve conditions for his cows and prepare for increased dairy production. He submitted a proposal to build a zero-grazing unit for $1,000. Today Stanley has a clean and functional pen and one cow is expecting its first calf. To start, Stanley has budgeted to sell six liters of milk a day, which will provide $20 in gross income, averaging $600 per month!

Tarun's Fabric Shop

Tarun and his younger hemophilic brother, Haresh, lost their mother tragically in 2010. In March 2015 Tarun received a $1,000 grant to become wholesale distributor of fabric for womens' clothes. Before launching his business, Tarun earned about $66 per month as a fabric shop attendant. Today, he earns double that amount, which helps him care for his grandmother and Haresh, who often assists in the shop.

OUR WORK

Sponsorship

You have the power to help a child live a fulfilling life. Sponsorship is only $35 per month, allowing children’s families to access essentials like food, medicine, treatment, transportation, and education. By helping one child, we are one step closer to changing the world.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Education is the tool that breaks down barriers and can change the world. Our scholarship awards enable young people with bleeding disorders to create new opportunities through post-secondary education.

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CAMPS

Camps create memories that can transform a life. Our grants allow program partners to offer camps to their members, which foster community and teach valuable life skills through an enjoyable experience.

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PROJECT SHARE

The more we share, the more we have. Project SHARE (Supplying Hemophilia Aid and Relief) is a unique life-changing humanitarian program that donates blood-clotting factor medicine to those in need.

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