We empower you to invest in an actual student by funding her education microloan or scholarship. The students on our website are all real children, youth, or adults who want to invest in their own education. 100% of your investment goes directly to educate the specific student you choose, rather than to a regional or global program that indirectly benefits the student. By investing in a student, you can help her and her family escape poverty.

You may invest in a student through a loan or a gift. Your support will make a huge impact in the student's life, enabling her to complete her education and increase her lifetime earnings. Whether you choose a loan or a gift, the student will be expected to provide academic progress reports to you via our field partners. Your gift will not be repaid to you, but unlike loans, it is tax-deductible thanks to the support of the Namaste Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization.