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General

General questions about the LAPO.


General-FAQs

Who is poor ?

A poor person is someone that is not having enough resources to meet basic needs (living below US$1 per day).

What is LAPO ?

Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) is an organization that assists members to start small businesses or make their small businesses grow better, to teach clients better ways of taking good care of themselves and their children.

When was LAPO established ?

LAPO was established in 1987.

What is Poverty?

This is a condition of not having enough resources to meet one’s basic needs.

What are the Goal/Objectives of LAPO?

LAPO seeks to empower the poor to break out of the grip of poverty. Specifically, LAPO seeks to: I. Enhance the income-generating capacity [IGC] of the poor through access to flexible financial services. II. Embolden poor women through self-esteem en...

Why LAPO Started ?

LAPO started to:- a. Help women get small loans with small interest for their businesses. b. Encourage members to save their money and not just spend everything at once c. Teach members how to take proper care of themselves and their children by prom...

What LAPO is not?

LAPO is not a governmental organization LAPO is not a “money lender”. LAPO is not a political party and does not support any political party. LAPO is not like any ordinary social club. LAPO is not a church. LAPO is not a charity Organization ...

What is the Legal Status of LAPO?

Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee (non-profit) under the companies and Allied matters Act (1990).