About Nyini Africa
The Challenge
Ghana is ranked 3rd in African economies having the most women business owners and 48th in the world in the Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs 2021 Report. Access to finance and financial literacy are critical MSMEs challenges particularly faced by women-led businesses which pose a barrier to reach their full potential.
In a developing country context, high interest rates, bureaucratic processing and rigid collateral requirements compound the difficulties accessing funds by SMEs in Ghana. Lenders are restricted by funds availability, volatile economic environment which heightens risk and limits the capacity to adequately serve the informal sector.
About Us
Nyini Africa invests in women entrepreneurs in the informal sector by providing micro-loans and financial education to stimulate enterprise and economic growth. Our model aligns business, innovation, and development with a deep understanding of user needs and leverages the power of communities to reach the underserved.
Mission and Vision
To build a thriving community of enterprises through impact lending.
A financially inclusive society where communities are agents of transformation.
Our Approach
Women-focused: Women dominate the informal sector, yet often find it difficult to access funds. We are intentional about this and exist to fill the gap.
Community-led: Nurtures community building for ownership & collective responsibility.
Lean Approach: Optimal use of resources to ensure judicious use and maximum returns.