Step Ahead Microenterprise Development

In Bangkok today, there are over a million people, living in some 1400 slums that you could visit tomorrow. There are some very compelling reasons to invest in these slums.

Step Ahead's aim is to help these people out of poverty, and into the love of God.

We help people Step Ahead 3 Ways.

What is Microfinance, Microcredit, Microenterprise Development?

Microenterprise Development means making savings, small loans, and training available to the poor to help them start income generating activities.

Why Microfinance as Ministry?

The Biblical basis is strongly shown here in Isaiah 42:

"A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he shall bring forth justice. He will not falter or be discouraged, 'til he establishes justice on the earth."

Microfinance can bring mega results.

In Thailand, a microloan of around $200 can bring big results in terms of opening up economic opportunities to a poor family. That means more income for better foods, shelter, healthcare and education. In contrast, the local moneylender is used to extracting an average 20% per month from his poor clients.

Microfinance builds personal responsibility and dignity.

The poor of Bangkok are not looking for a hand out, but a hand up. Microfinance opportunities makes the poor responsible for increasing their incomes and bringing blessing to their families through starting or building up their own small businesses.

Training and mentoring can be practical pre-discipleship.

Weekly Step Ahead meetings with program staff not only make for loan repayment and savings facilitation, but also become powerful opportunities to use cutting edge personal development materials mingled with faith, love, and applicable scriptural teaching.

Help Bangkok's Poor Step Ahead Today.

Sponsor a Step Ahead microentrepreneur.
For $200 you can make a difference in a family through opening the financial door for a microloan.

Sponsor a Step Ahead Group.
For $2000 you can sponsor a whole group of ten microentrepreneurs.

Sponsor a Step Ahead Community Center.
(Comprised of 4 Step Ahead Groups in a community-serving 40 microentrepreneurs)
For $10,000 you can sponsor holistic transformation in a community, including the operating needs of the program.

Check out the Step Ahead Microenterprise Development web site for more information.