Raised: 73%
Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,455.00
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My story

 

The MicroLoan Foundation is a truly inspired idea of one of my former neighbours, Peter Ryan.  It is to help some of the poorest people in the world look after themselves. Within four months, the majority of loans are repaid in full so cash is recirculated - it is therefore a very different approach to charity.  Sir Bob Geldof is a patron.

Because the charity is small, money recirculated and costs kept to a minimum small contributions can go a long way.

The MicroLoan Foundation is a UK based microfinance charity that provides small loans, basic business training and ongoing mentoring support to poor women in sub-Saharan Africa.  Its innovative microfinance model enables people living on less than $1 a day to develop self-sustainable livelihoods, to feed, clothe and educate their families, and work their own way out of the poverty trap.

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11/11/09  

Well done Jon. Great cause. The way this Government is spending our money we'll all need a microloan soon. 29/10/09  

Well done! Andy 15/10/09  

Congratulations on completing the course! 15/10/09  

07/10/09  

Good cause. Hope you did it ok! 06/10/09  

Good luck to you all on the ride and achieving your total fund to be raised 01/10/09  

01/10/09  

Jonathan Glad to hear you made it although rumour has it your blaming me for the state of your wheels; bad workman etc... anyway well done 29/09/09  

It's worth the money just to see you in those shorts... 28/09/09  

Better late than never - hope you have reached Paris OK. 28/09/09  

You do know you can get a train to Paris these days, JP? Good luck, keep pedalling! 25/09/09  

All the best! 25/09/09  

Good Luck 24/09/09  

Bon Chance! You may wish to wear some go faster shorts but I like your style!! 24/09/09  

Good luck brother! Lets hope you're able to enjoy your birthday. Seriously good effort to all of you taking part. x 23/09/09  

enjoy the journey 23/09/09  

Best of Luck!! 23/09/09  

good forbyou Jonathan...enjoy! 23/09/09  

23/09/09  

Good Effort. you should be wearing a yellow Jersey in the photo. 23/09/09  

Good luck! 23/09/09  

Best of luck 22/09/09  

best of luck jonathan. great cause 22/09/09  

22/09/09  

Good luck Jonathan.... 22/09/09  

Did Simon tell you about the victory lap of the Peripherique? Lots of luck! 22/09/09  

Good Luck Jonathan! 21/09/09  

Have fun, then enjoy wine & oysters in Paris 18/09/09  

Best of luck J . Plenty of Vaseline! 18/09/09  

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