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Sandino Scheidegger

Founder of Social Income

Microcredits Sound Great. So Why Don’t We Offer Them?

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May 12, 2025

Microcredits Sound Great. So Why Don’t We Offer Them?

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Sandino Scheidegger

When talking about poverty alleviation, we’re often asked: “What about microcredits?” It’s a good question. Microcredits once inspired global hope as a revolutionary solution to poverty. But the reality has proven more complicated, and the initial promise has dimmed. In this article, we’ll explain why we chose a different approach.

1% — Because Doing Something Beats Doing Nothing

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March 22, 2025

1% — Because Doing Something Beats Doing Nothing

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Sandino Scheidegger

We know we could do more. We read headlines about hunger, poverty, and deep inequality. We hear staggering numbers—millions living on less than two dollars a day. Even a small contribution from us can meaningfully improve someone’s life. Yet, we pause. Not from lack of caring, but from uncertainty: Where do we start? Will our contribution really matter? Too often, hesitation becomes our way of quieting the guilt of doing nothing.

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