A freedom credit for women victims of violence, with support ranging from 10 to 50 thousand euros, training and tutoring to help them become financially independent .
The initiative by Confartigianato Sassari, Confidi Finart Sassari, and Banco di Sardegna will be presented on Wednesday the 17th in Sassari, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Chamber of Commerce.
The project is called "microcredit for freedom" and aims to offer financial support to women victims of violence and help them start over.
A project that sees the participation and involvement of politicians, institutions, public administration, the Church, businesses, and the professions.
Speakers at the conference will include: Regional Councilor for Labor, Desirè Manca; Mayor of the Metropolitan City of Sassari, Giuseppe Mascia; President of the Sassari Chamber of Commerce, Stefano Visconti; Bishop Corrado Melis of Ozieri; President of the Sassari Association of Accountants, Marco Scanu; President of the Sassari Association of Labor Consultants, Giuseppe Oggiano; President of Confidi Finart Confartigianato Sassari, Maria Amelia Lai; Head of Special Credit at Banco di Sardegna, Paola Del Fabro; Vice President of the European Microfinance Network, Emanuele Cabras; and President of the CPO of the Sassari Bar Association, Silvia Mesina.
Freedom microcredit can be achieved in two ways.
The first is social, intended for women victims of violence in situations of economic vulnerability , such as unemployment, reduced income, or liquidity crisis, to cover medical, educational, and transportation expenses, or to secure new housing. It offers interest-free financing of up to €10,000 , free financial education courses, support for self-employment, and assistance from a specialized microcredit tutor who supports the beneficiary from application to repayment. The loan is for goods or services related to the basic needs of the applicant or her family, excluding the abusive partner. The maximum term is 60 months and is 100% guaranteed by the Public Guarantee Fund.
