Rooted in Afghanistan. Built around you. Responsible, Shariah-compliant financing for the businesses, ideas and livelihoods that move our communities forward.
LAMEN in the fieldA shop with room to grow. A farm ready for a new season. A skill that could become a livelihood. Every ambition deserves to be heard.
Established in 2024, Lamen Microfinance Institution supports individuals and small businesses through responsible, Shariah-compliant financing.
Lamen’s mission is to provide Islamic, transparent, and responsible financial services to individuals (both male and female) and small businesses, so that through supporting entrepreneurship, strengthening economic self-reliance, and increasing financial inclusion, the lives of people and local communities are sustainably improved.
To become a leading, trusted, and inspiring microfinance institution in Afghanistan that contributes to people's economic empowerment, poverty reduction, and building a sustainable and hopeful future through Islamic financial services.
Responsible finance, Islamic principles and local connection guide how we work.
LAMEN Microfinance Institution was established in 2024 with a focus on responsible Islamic financing, entrepreneurship and financial inclusion.
Read the storyDa Afghanistan Bank’s public listing records LAMEN under licence MFI-N/0003, dated 12 November 2024.
Read the storyLAMEN’s published video archive records the official inauguration of financing operations.
Read the storyLAMEN’s media archive includes the presentation of its Afghanistan Microfinance Association membership certificate.
Read the storyThe public branch directory lists Kabul, Nangarhar, Kunar, Badakhshan and Baghlan. Each location forms part of LAMEN’s institutional presence.
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Handicrafts and home-based businesses; bakeries and bread-making businesses; butcher shops and poultry meat supply centers; small and medium enterprises; local shops and retail stores; food production and packaging.
Horticulture and agricultural products; agriculture and livestock farming; beekeeping and honey production; fisheries and fish farming.
Construction materials and work tools; commercial motorcycles; tailoring and garment production; shoemaking and leather products; small manufacturing workshops; repair services for mobiles and vehicles; solar energy systems; vehicle purchase.
Computers, laptops and office equipment; men’s barbering and grooming services; smartphones.
Education, training and skills development; wedding and essential ceremonial expenses; healthcare and medical services; emergency family financing.
Support for women entrepreneurs; support for young entrepreneurs; family livelihood improvement.
Construction of toilets and improvement of sanitation facilities; water pumps, transportation and vehicles; cooling and heating equipment; home and shop renovation; drinking water systems; water storage tanks.
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