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Paglambo Project, a Shari’ah-inspired financing program of the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) Inc. (A Microfinance NGO), is now reaching 4,182 Muslim clients, a huge increase from the initial 56 families reached when it started a year ago.

As of April 2019, an increase of 13.6% in terms of membership was noted from the previous month.

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“This milestone on Paglambo’s membership showed how the Muslim communities of Mindanao welcomed CARD, Inc. and its program. The program with its intent to build meaningful relationship, captured the interest of the community making them trust and invest time at CARD, Inc.,” said CARD, Inc. Executive Director Jocelyn Dequito.

The development project, which also started with only two units in Marawi, Lanao del Sur and Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao, now has 18 units covering Cotabato, Isabela, Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Sur.

According to Dequito, the Paglambo project is their commitment to building a financially inclusive country.

“Ending poverty has always been the goal of CARD, Inc. since 1986. Our core purpose is to help families move out from poverty through our financial and social development programs. The support we provide is for all regardless of gender, social status, and religion,” she added.

Dequito also expressed her gratitude to Dompet Dhuafa in Jakarta, Indonesia, Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF), and Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) for their continued support to the program. (PR)

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