Donor/s: Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety – Gov’t of Pakistan, and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Partner/s: Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)
Covering District/s: 2- (Shikarpur) and (Kashmore@Kandhkot).
Duration: IFL PHASE II (June 2021 – June 2025)
Project Objective/s:
The Interest-Free Loan – IFL program aims to support 25% of individuals and beneficiaries of the National Poverty Graduation Program – NPGP who have recently acquired assets, enabling them to generate sustainable income. This initiative focuses on those who have obtained assets within the last six months and fall within the PSC range of 0-40. By providing a grant and three cycles of IFL, the program seeks to alleviate poverty and improve economic stability. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance beneficiaries’ quality of life and provide them with a dignified, sustainable future for themselves and their families.
Major Activities:
The interest-free loan IFL program aims to assist eligible clients and NPGP beneficiaries with PSC scores (0-40) by providing IFL to help them financially. Key features include: