The Maria Schregel organization grants credit  to widowed or single women with children. This enables the women to build up a new livelihood and secure their future, for example, by breeding chickens, ducks, pigs and fish.  After the  presentation of a possible project, an independent committee from the village decides on the allocation of the credit. The restitution of the loan to the fund takes place within one or two years with a minimal rate per cent.

A review of several years of experience with micro-credit demonstrates its overwhelming success because of its outcomes and achievements.

All the women who participated found a new perspective for the future as well as recovering   their self esteem.  The unmistakable glow in their eyes alone reveals this success. They are changed and proud women whose perseverance has established a viable livelihood for their families. Thanks to this micro credit, they have a new future.