Asala - The Palestinian Businesswomen's Association

has been active providing loans to women since 1997 when it was first established under the name of the Center for Women's Economic Projects (CWEP).
In January 2001 it was registered with the Palestinian Ministry of Interior as Non-Profit NGO under the name: Palestinian Businesswomen's Association (ASALA).

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Two Palestinian Women,Clients at Asala, received 2nd and 3rd place awards for ‘Outstanding Micro Finance Entrepreneurs
Fatma Breigiyeh (Um Hasan), from Masara Village near Bethlehem, and Sabah Ilbari (Um Rami), from Yabed Village near Jenin, are the two Palestinian women clients at Asala
During the 3rd quarter of 2008, Asala distributed 405 loans valued at USD $572,400, and carried out 3,386 field visits
Asala announced that in the 3 quarter of 2008, it distributed 405 loans valued at USD $572,400. Of this total, 199 loans were distributed in the West Bank valued at USD $465, 700, and 206 loans
In September 2008, Asala distributed 113 loans valued at USD $201,900, and carried out 1175 field visits
In September 2008, Asala, distributed 113 loans valued at USD $201,900. Of these total loans, 69 loans were disbursed in the West Bank valued at USD $173

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Story of Success

Fatmeh Braigeya

When the economy plummeted after the first and then second Intifada many men lost their jobs and it was left to the women to find a way to sustain their families. Fatmeh Braigeya found herself in this situation. She had four married children and grandchildren to support.

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