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How Seedline started
With a sewing machine in 1997. Here’s the rest, how we work and who leads us.
Our story
It started with a sewing machine
In 1997, Ruth, a member of a small church, lent a widow named Agnes enough money to buy a second-hand sewing machine. Agnes paid it back in nine months, then asked whether her friends could borrow too. Ruth said yes, and suggested they start saving together first.
Today about a million families take part through local churches and partner banks. We believe every person is made in God’s image, with gifts and work worth doing, and that the church is the best place to start.
What guides us
How we work
01
Christ-centred
We share the hope of Jesus, in words and in work.
02
Dignity
Loans and savings, not handouts.
03
Excellence
Run professionally, to proven standards.
04
Stewardship
Every dollar is used carefully.
05
Humility
We learn from the families we serve.
06
Church partnership
Local churches lead the groups.
88%
of every dollar goes straight to programs
Financial integrity
Where your gift goes
Audited every year, and our loans are reviewed against international microfinance standards.
Read our annual reportLeadership
Leadership
Economists, trainers and pastors.
Peter
President
Anita
Savings Groups
Kofi
Microfinance
Laura
Church Partnerships
Raj
Training
Eva
Impact
Tim
Finance
Joy
Spiritual Integration
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