Credit Against Poverty (CAP)

Mission

Credit Against Poverty (CAP) works to raise the income levels among the poor, particularly women, in Zimbabwe through the strengthening of entrepreneurship by providing micro-credit and support services.

Programs

Since its inception in 1996, CAP has been providing micro-credit (or small business loans) and basic business training in leadership, budgeting, marketing, buying and pricing to Zimbabwe’s rural poor. In addition, CAP provides training and educational materials in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, as well as counseling for its clients living with the disease.

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Self-Employ 50 Women in Rural Zimbabwe

Creating a Loan Fund for 50 Women in Zimbabwe

Personnel Overview

Anuradha Srikantan - IDEX Africa Program Director
Anuradha has extensive experience in the areas of international education, economic development, and rural development. As a volunteer social worker, she has been involved with many grassroots organizations. Anu has a Masters in International Education and Policy Analysis from Stanford. She is also an alumni of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, India (M.B.A).

George Gonani - CAP Executive Director
George Gonani is the Executive Director of Credit Against Poverty (CAP), a NGO that specializes in providing microcredit to rural communities in Zimbabwe. He completed a Honors Degree in Political Science in Zimbabwe and then became a high school teacher for 4 years. Since then, he has worked for CAP providing microcredit and small business training to rural women in the Masvingo district.

Personnel Statistics

George Gonani,
Executive Director
Founded in 1996
Employees: 21
Volunteers: 10