• WELCOME TO MANO AMIGA -More than a loan, a circle of support.

  • EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, THROUGH MICROLENDING

    Mano Amiga empowers women in San Miguel de Allende through 0% interest microloans, financial training, mentorship, and personal development. Each repaid loan is reinvested into another woman’s business, creating a continuous cycle of opportunity that helps women build independence, support their families, and transform their futures

  • OUR MISSION

    Mano Amiga empowers women in San Miguel de Allende through 0% interest microloans, financial training, mentorship, and personal development, helping them build businesses, support their families, and transform their futures.

  • MEET SOME OF OUR SUCCESSFUL WOMEN RECIPIENTS!

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    Alicia Valeria García Bustamonte - Plasticos Para el Hogar “Vale”

    Valeria sells cleaning supplies for the home. She is particularly proud of her industrial degreaser. Plasticos Para el Hogar, Camino Viejo a la Estación 49, Colonia Luis Donaldo Colosio, near Bodega Aurrera. Valeria at 415-106-2931.

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    Berenice Monzerrat Ramírez Corona - Esthetics Salon /Salón de Estética

    With her Mano Amiga microloan, Berenice remodeled her charming beauty salon, Estética Mafer, in Olimpo.

    Contact her at 415 109 4631 bermonmarfer@gmail.com

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    Diana Karen Palma Rayas - Massage Therapist

    Diana, a wonderful massage therapist who invested her Mano Amiga interest-free loan in a portable massage table, a set of smooth stones for hot stone massages, and a towel warmer. Contact Diana. 415-109-6302 PalmaK438@gmail.com

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    Alejandra Saucillo Romero operates Centro Junhi for “guiding your being”.

    Psychologist Alejandra Saucillo Romero provides therapy and specializes in family relations. With her Mano Amiga interest-free loan, she was able to prepare a comfortable space at Centro Kunhi. Contact her at 415-111-0333 sensagary@hotmail.com.

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    Laura Angélica Aguirre Ramírez - Snack Shop

    Laura Angélica Aguirre Ramírez - Snack for parties and gifts

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    Ana Bertha Jaramillo - Papelería

    Ana Bertha Jaramillo operates a “Papelería” which is a paper and supplies store.

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    Leonor Ester Hernández Chavarría - Food Service

    Leonor Ester Hernández Chavarría - Food Service

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    María Guadalupe Cisneros López - Retail Store

    Tienda de Abarrotes y Venta de Cena los fines de semana

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    Thalia Trejo Pedroza - Pop Up Festival Foods

    Roadside and Festival Cafeteria

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    Paulina Morales Yauez - Day’s Shop-New & Second Hand Clothing Sales

    Paulina Morales Yauez - Day's Shop Retail and second hand shopping

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    Diana Mendóza Olvera -

    Mechanic/Muffler Shop

    Mecánica e Instalación de Mofles

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    Martha Pérez Lucío -

    Artisan Dolls

    Artesana - Elaboración y Venta de Artesanías

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    Carolina Castillo - Embroiderer

    Bordado a Mano

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    Diana Guadalupe Navarrete Hernández- Manicures, Pedicures, Makeup

    Servicios de Belleza - Manicure, Pedicure, Maquillaje

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    Estela Moctezuma Muñoz- Hand Embroiered Gifts

    Bordado a Mano en Manta

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    María Kattia Montserrat Godínez Pérez - Mexican Food Preparation

    Elaboración de Comida Mexicana

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    Valeria Sarahí Mejía Ochoa - Pasteries & Cakes

    Pastelería y Repostería

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    Zaide Morales Ordóñez - Handmade Crafts

    Venta de Artesanías

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    Maricruz González Linares - Groceries & Essentials

    Tienda de Abarrotes

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    Marisol González Lara - New & Second Hand Clothing Sales

    Venta de Ropa Nueva y SemiNueva

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    Silvia Luna Ramírez - Natural Products (Cremas Shampoos)

    Elaboración de Productos Naturales

  • 300+

    MICRO LOANS FUNDED

    Helping women start and grow small businesses

    98%

    REPAYMENT SUCCESS

    Proof that opportunity, trust, and support work

    200+

    WOMEN SUPPORTED

    Creating income, confidence, and stronger families
  • WHAT

    We provide women entrepreneurs with small, interest free loans ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 pesos, along with the guidance and encouragement they need to grow with confidence.

    WHY

    Many women have the talent, determination, and dreams to succeed, but lack access to traditional credit and business support. Mano Amiga helps bridge that gap with dignity, trust, and genuine care.

    HOW

    Each woman receives a microloan, training, mentorship, and the support of a sisterhood that believes in her. As each loan is repaid, the funds are reinvested into another woman’s business, creating a continuous cycle of opportunity.

  • OUR LOAN CEREMONIES

    Changing lives, one micro loan at a time !