SANAD provides debt and equity finance to partner institutions in the Middle East and North Africa to support growth and employment creation in the region’s micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.
Debt Sub-Fund*
Equity Sub-Fund*
Partner Institutions/Investees Debt Sub-Fund
Investments Equity Sub-Fund I and II
MSMEs reached
* Outstanding Portfolio
Within a few seconds upon meeting Bara’a al-Thawra one is struck by the unique combination of focus, determination and contagious enthusiasm, and the strong sense that she will let nothing get in the way of achieving her goals. Such as becoming…
In 2016, Ishaq had a pipe dream. Quite literally: He was dreaming of pipes. Plastic pipes for construction. At the time he was assembling electric heaters, frequently delivering them to building sites. There he noticed that plastic pipes were in very…
It’s hard to define the entrepreneurial spirit. For some, there’s a subtle feeling that it’s time for a change. For others? A nagging internal itch that can only be scratched by building something of their own. Whatever that spirit is, Fatima Kamel…
They say it takes 10,000 hours of hard work to master a skill. So how good do you become after 20 years? Ask Fatima Ahmad Al Bandar: She has been managing her shop for accessories, gifts, and perfumes in South Lebanon for two decades. Today she’s…
Elham started her hair salon in 2009 with one chair, serving one customer at a time. Her business quickly began to grow, making it increasingly difficult to serve all her clients adequately. She also had to turn customers away – just an extra chair…
When Hassan Khalifeh started his wheel balancing service alongside with his car tires and rim shop in 2008, his goal was not only to improve his living conditions but also to become his own employer. Now his business is flourishing and is providing a…
Having learned all there is to know about wicker furniture making from his father, Taher opened his own workshop in 2007. By 2012, demand was so strong that his business had grown to three employees – including Taher. Still, more customers kept…
