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Are women living in developing countries empowered by micro-loans? 80% of women are the clients for microfinance organizations. Women in developing countries are being helped by microfinance organizations. They are becoming more independent and not worrying about how much money they will get based on their husbands job. These organizations are helping women get the same jobs done, but faster, which creates more time to do different jobs that are more important to them. Women in developing countries are being affected and helped by these microfinance organizations and micro-loans each day. Microfinance organizations are helping women in developing countries. Women in developing countries are receiving income based on their husbands job without

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