• EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE THROUGH MICROLENDING

    Mano Amiga in San Miguel de Allended provides financial training, mentoring, and microloans to women in the San Miguel de Allende area who lack access to affordable credit, giving them the means to build successful small businesses.

  • OUR MISSION

    "Founded in 2018 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Mano Amiga is dedicated to empowering women to break the cycle of poverty through 0%-interest microlending and personal development. We provide women with access to affordable credit, financial training, and mentorship, equipping them with the tools and confidence to build thriving small businesses and transform their lives."

  • OUR MICROLOAN PROGRAM HAS EMPOWERED LOCAL WOMEN OF SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES!

    Mano Amiga equips women with the tools and guidance needed to succeed in business. Every loan comes with the support of a sisterhood of entrepreneurial women and a powerful message: “We believe in you!”

  • HOW IT WORKS!

    Mano Amiga provides microloans ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 pesos. As each microentrepreneur repays her loan, those funds are reinvested to support another deserving woman, creating a continuous cycle of empowerment.

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    REPAYMENTS

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    WOMEN'S LIVES CHANGED

  • Meet Our Successful Women Loan Recipients

    Meet some of our stars!

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    Alicia Valeria García Bustamonte - Plasticos Para el Hogar “Vale”

    Valeria sells cleaning supplies and plastic items for the home—and her tienda may be the cleanest, neatest, most well-organized store of its kind! She is particularly proud of her industrial degreaser. Her store is absolutely worth a visit the next time you need to stock up on cleaning supplies and other useful items for your home. Visit Plasticos Para el Hogar “Vale” at Camino Viejo a la Estación 49, Colonia Luis Donaldo Colosio, near Bodega Aurrera, or contact Valeria at 415-106-2931.

    Valeria vende artículos de limpieza y artículos de plástico para el hogar, ¡y su tienda puede ser la tienda más limpia, ordenada y mejor organizada de su tipo! Está particularmente orgullosa de su desengrasante industrial. Vale la pena visitar su tienda la próxima vez que necesite abastecerse de artículos de limpieza y otros artículos útiles para su hogar. Visita Plásticos Para el Hogar "Vale" en Camino Viejo a la Estación 49, Colonia Luis Donaldo Colosio, cerca de Bodega Aurrera, o comunícate con Valeria al 415-106-2931.

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    Berenice Monzerrat Ramírez Corona - Esthetics Salon /Salón de Estética

    With her Mano Amiga microloan, Berenice remodeled her charming beauty salon, Estética Mafer, in Olimpo. In addition to being a talented hairstylist, she is also a very good listener. As she explained, “I am always in a good mood with my clients. I treat others how I would like to be treated.” Contact her at 415 109 4631 or bermonmarfer@gmail.com to make an appointment.

    Con su préstamo de Mano Amiga, Berenice remodeló Estética Mafer, su bonito salón de belleza en Olimpo. Además de ser una estilista talentosa, también sabe escuchar. Como ella explicó, “Siempre estoy de buen humor para mis clientes. Trato a los demás como me gustaría ser tratada.” Contáctala al 415 109 4631 o bermonmarfer@gmail.com para programar una cita.

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    Diana Karen Palma Rayas - Massage Therapist

    We are proud to introduce Diana, a wonderful massage therapist who invested her Mano Amiga interest-free loan in a portable massage table, a set of smooth stones for hot stone massages, and a towel warmer. She used to work for a spa, but now she earns more as her own boss! Contact Masajes Diana today at 415-109-6302 or PalmaK438@gmail.com to book a heavenly therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home!

    Estamos orgullosas de presentar a Diana, una maravillosa terapeuta de masaje. Ella invirtió su préstamo sin interés de Mano Amiga en una mesa de masaje portátil, un conjunto de piedras lisas para masajes con piedras calientes y un calentador de toallas. Solía trabajar para un spa, ¡pero ahora gana más como su propia jefa! ¡Póngase en contacto con Masajes Diana hoy al 415-109-6302 o PalmaK438@gmail.com para reservar un masaje terapéutico en la comodidad de su hogar!

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    Alejandra Saucillo Romero operates Centro Junhi for “guiding your being”.

    Psychologist Alejandra Saucillo Romero provides therapy to adults, adolescents, and children, in individual or group settings. She specializes in family relations. With her Mano Amiga interest-free loan, she was able to prepare a comfortable space at Centro Kunhi for working with children. Contact her at 415-111-0333 or sensagary@hotmail.com. (Services provided in Spanish only.)

    La psicóloga Alejandra Saucillo Romero brinda terapia a adultos, adolescentes y niños, en ambientes individuales o grupales. Se especializa en relaciones familiares. Con su préstamo sin intereses de Mano Amiga, pudo preparar un espacio cómodo en el Centro Kunhi para trabajar con niños y niñas. Contáctela al 415-111-0333 o sensagary@hotmail.com

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    Laura Angélica Aguirre Ramírez - Snack Shop

    Laura Angélica Aguirre Ramírez - Snack Shop

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    Ana Bertha Jaramillo - Papelería

    Ana Bertha Jaramillo operates a “Papelería” which is a paper and supplies store.

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    Leonor Ester Hernández Chavarría - Food Service

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    Thalia Trejo Pedroza - Cafeteria

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    Paulina Morales Yauez - Day’s Shop

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  • Our Loan Ceremonies

    Changing loves one micro loan at a time !