Abstract
Microlending provides important financial support to poor people, especially poor women. The primary purpose for this qualitative content analysis study examines, from a social worker's perspective, how social justice and advocacy can be incorporated in the microlending process. The secondary purpose is to provide social workers with a greater knowledge and awareness of microlending as a tool for reducing poverty and empowering poor people. After interviewing nine participants, the following three themes emerged: Three main themes emerged from these interviews: 1) Awareness of domestic violence and the role of men in the microlending process; 2) Changing the cultural paradigm by empowering the role of the female; and 3) The liaison role of the officer to NGOs. Implications for social work practice and policy are discussed.