I plan to open an independent training place to train women on how to draw on wood and glass and embordered; I want to empower them just like how Microfund for Women empowered me

Salam Thnebat

  • > 120,150 active borrowers
  • >113,009 active borrowers are women
  • Total amount of loans disbursed is > 93,4526,053 JOD
  • Repayment rate is >93.9%
  • > 1,631,009 loans
  • > 33 international and local awards
  • > 63 branches
  • > 790 employees
  • > 580 employees are women

Laith Abu Samen

Culinary Excellence in Salt

Serving Up Success

Laith, a passionate businessman, chef and entrepreneur in Salt, Jordan, dreamed of opening a restaurant to serve others. With crucial support from Microfund for Women (MFW), Laith secured the financial backing needed to bring his vision to life.

Being the witty entrepreneur he is, he uses the power of social media, and by promoting his culinary creations, he quickly built up a loyal customer base while also attracting more and more people to try his food.

Beyond financial help, MFW played a role in marketing his restaurant and connecting him with customers, larger suppliers, and markets. This steady support ensured a consistent flow of income that contributed to the restaurant’s growing success.

Laith’s dream, bolstered by the never-ending support of MFW, showcases the transformative power of dedication and the proper assistance. His success story is a testament to how passion, perseverance, and strategic support can turn dreams into reality. Laith continues to innovate in his culinary pursuits, confident that his thriving restaurant will keep benefiting the community he has been so welcomed by.

written by volunteer: Mr. Hunter Stofer