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Ahon sa Hirap, Inc. [ASHI]

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Ahon sa Hirap, Inc. [ASHI]
CoverageInternational
Head of OrganizationMs. Mila M. Bunker
DesignationPresident
Address#76 8th Avenue, Cubao, 1109 Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone Number+63 2 913-2452
Fax Number+63 2 912-0688
Website 
Emailmmbunker@i-manila.com.ph
Chapters
Provinces of Antique,Rizal, Laguna, and in Metro Manila
Description
Seeks to help reduce extreme poverty through group money lending. Specifically, it hopes to:
  • Increase income of the poor by financing self- employment activities
  • Mobilize savings among the poor for emergency purposes Reduce the independence of the poor on usurious money lenders
  • Help reduce rural- urban migration through generating local community growth
  • Promote the values of education and responsible parenthood amongst ASHI members and the virtues of unity, discipline, hard work and perseverance
  • Help establish the Grameen replicating organization and give assistance to them through training
Areas of Concern
Agriculture, Economy, Education, Environment and Sustainable Development, Gender Mainstreaming, Health, Information and Communication Technology, Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Women, Labor and Employment, Livelihood, Microcredit/ Microfinance, Migration, Poverty, Reproductive Health and Rights, Social Services, Sustainable Development, Violence Against Women, Women in Decision Making
Target Groups
Fisherfolk, Indigenous Women, Rural Poor, Urban Poor, Women
Available Resources

Financial Assistance

  • Credit assistance
  • Lending programs
  • Microfinance

Medical Assistance

  • Medical missions

 

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