Due to legal restrictions, formal employment is not permitted for refugees in Zambia. This leaves many refugees dependent on rations and handouts in order to meet their daily needs, and fails to tap into the entrepreneurial spirit so prevalent within the camps. Therefore, refugees' ability to successfully cultivate their land has become more and more important. FORGE's Microlending Project provides agricultural loans to members of the Meheba community, ensuring that they receive seed and fertilizer in time to plant at the peak of the season. Loan by loan, the lending project steadily reduces poverty, increases food security, alleviates dependence on international aid, and allows individuals affected by war to regain control over their lives.
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