Your legacy. Her future.

Our mission is to create a world where people living in poverty have the opportunity to build better lives for themselves and their families.

By remembering MicroLoan Foundation Australia in your Will, you can help women across sub-Saharan Africa start sustainable businesses, create opportunities for their families and strengthen their communities.

Your support today can help create opportunities that continue for generations to come.

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How your impact will live on

When one woman has the opportunity to build a business, the impact can reach far beyond her.

We have already provided business loans, training and support to more than 575,000 women, and through them our work has touched the lives of more than 3 million people.

For women and their families, this can mean greater food security, improved access to healthcare, children staying in education and stronger resilience in the face of climate change.

A gift in your Will can help more women develop the skills, confidence and financial resources to build sustainable businesses and create more secure futures for themselves and their families.

Our loans have a consistent repayment rate of 97%, allowing repaid funds to be recycled to support more women over time.

Your gift can help create an opportunity today that continues to benefit families and communities into the future.

What your gift makes possible

One woman. One opportunity. Many futures.

When one woman thrives, the impact can reach far beyond her own family.

Alifonsina Mkonde joined MicroLoan Foundation in 2012 and started selling tomatoes from a simple stall. Over time, she expanded into groceries and, by 2018, she had built a maize mill in the centre of her community.

Today, the mill is a hub of local economic activity, providing employment for eight people and supporting their families too.

But Alifonsina’s success has never been just about building a business. With a more secure income, her family no longer faces hunger. She has built a larger home and, determined to give her children opportunities she never had, has funded university education for three of them. Her eldest son now works alongside her, helping to run the mill.

Alifonsina’s ambition continues to grow. She plans to build a warehouse and invest in a larger vehicle so she can expand her business and reach bigger buyers.

Her story demonstrates what can happen when women have access to finance, training and the opportunity to build their own businesses.

A gift in your Will can help us create more stories just like this, helping women build businesses, support their families and strengthen their communities.

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Your loved ones come first

We understand that your family and loved ones come first.

Once you have made provision for the people you care about, you may choose to leave a gift to a cause that matters to you.

A gift in your Will does not have to be large. You can choose an amount, percentage or asset that reflects your wishes and circumstances.

Your plans are personal, and you can change them as your circumstances change.

By leaving a gift in your Will, our mission can become part of your legacy, helping your values and your impact live on for generations to come.

How do I leave a gift in my Will?

You don’t need to make a decision today.

If you’re considering leaving a gift to MicroLoan Foundation Australia, there are four simple steps:

1. Think about what matters to you

Consider the people and causes you would like to support through your Will.

2. Choose the type of gift

You can leave a percentage of your estate, a specific amount, an asset or what remains after other gifts and expenses have been provided for.

3. Speak with a qualified professional

A solicitor or other qualified estate-planning professional can help you make or update your Will and ensure that it reflects your wishes.

4. Let us know, if you wish

You don’t have to tell us if you have included MicroLoan Foundation Australia in your Will.

However, if you choose to let us know, we’d be grateful for the opportunity to thank you, keep you connected with our work and understand your wishes.

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What type of gift can I leave?

There are several ways you can leave a gift in your Will.

A percentage or residuary gift

You can leave a percentage of your estate, or all or part of what remains after your debts, expenses and other gifts have been provided for.

A percentage or residuary gift can help ensure that your loved ones are provided for first while allowing you to support a cause that matters to you.

A specific gift

You can leave a particular asset, such as shares, property or another valuable asset.

A fixed amount

You can leave a specific sum of money of your choosing.

Your solicitor or qualified professional can help you understand which option may be appropriate for your circumstances.

In-memory giving

A gift in memory of someone you love can be a meaningful way to honour their life and help create a lasting impact.
Whether you wish to organise a collection in lieu of flowers or make a personal donation, your gift can help women facing poverty in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa build businesses and create brighter futures for their families.

Already have a Will?

You don’t need to start again.

If you already have a Will and would like to include MicroLoan Foundation Australia, speak with your solicitor or qualified estate-planning professional.

Depending on your circumstances and the changes you want to make, they may advise you to update your existing Will, add a codicil or prepare a new Will.

Do not make handwritten changes to an executed Will. Your legal adviser can help you make any changes correctly.

Please speak with your solicitor or qualified professional about the appropriate wording and identifying details to include.

 

 

What is a gift in a Will?

A gift in a Will, sometimes called a bequest or legacy gift, is a gift you choose to leave to a person or organisation through your Will.

It can be a specific amount of money, a percentage of your estate, a particular asset or what remains of your estate after other gifts and expenses have been provided for.

Do I need to be wealthy to leave a gift in my Will?

No.

A gift in your Will can be an amount or percentage that reflects your circumstances and wishes. What matters most is that you have first made appropriate provision for the people you love.

Is it difficult to make or update a Will?

Making or updating a Will does not have to be complicated, but it is important that your Will properly reflects your wishes and complies with the requirements that apply to you.

We recommend speaking with a solicitor or qualified estate-planning professional.

Can I decide how my gift will be used?

Yes. You can discuss your wishes with the MicroLoan Foundation Australia team.

Unrestricted gifts are particularly valuable because they allow us to direct funds to where they can have the greatest impact and respond to changing needs.

If you would prefer your gift to support a particular area of our work, please speak with us before finalising your Will so we can discuss your wishes and advise on what may be possible.

Simply email us at info@microloanfoundation.org.au

How can I make sure my gift reaches MicroLoan Foundation Australia?

To help ensure your gift reaches the organisation you intend, it is important that your Will clearly identifies the organisation.

MicroLoan Foundation Australia | ABN 91 131 708 140

Address:
50 Wyuna Avenue
Freshwater
NSW 2096
Australia

We recommend confirming these details with MicroLoan Foundation Australia before finalising your Will. Contact us at info@microloanfoundation.org.au

Do I have to leave a large amount?

No.

We understand that your family and loved ones come first.

Once you have provided for them, you can choose to leave a gift that reflects your circumstances and wishes. Every gift can help create opportunities for women to build sustainable businesses, strengthen their families and contribute to their communities.

Your gift doesn’t have to be large to create a meaningful legacy.

What happens if I change my mind?

Your Will and estate plans are personal and can change as your circumstances change.

You can review and update your Will with the help of your solicitor or qualified professional.

If you have told us that you intend to leave a gift to MicroLoan Foundation Australia and your plans change, please let us know so we can update our records.

Want to learn more?

You don’t have to make a commitment to start a conversation.

If you’re considering leaving a gift in your Will to MicroLoan Foundation Australia, we’re here to answer your questions and help you understand your options.

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Your Legacy. Her Future.

You’ve helped create opportunities for women to build businesses, support their families and strengthen their communities.

Your legacy can help that work continue for generations to come.

 

Important information

This information is provided for general educational purposes and is not legal, financial or tax advice. Laws governing Wills, estates and charitable gifts can vary between Australian states and territories and may change.

Please speak with a solicitor or other qualified professional about your individual circumstances and before making or changing your Will.

MicroLoan Foundation Australia does not provide individual legal, financial or tax advice.