Restart Micro-Enterprise Inc. is a non-profit microfinance institution established in 2016 to provide disaster-responsive financial solutions. Originally born from a USAID-funded recovery initiative, RestartME has grown into a nationwide resilience platform, working hand-in-hand with microfinance institutions (MFIs) to ensure that disaster-affected communities are able to restart with dignity.
Knowledge shared. Capital extended.
Stronger microfinance (MFIs). Stronger communities.
It all starts with #RESTARTME.
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Timely and affordable recovery capital to MFIs in the aftermath of natural or manmade disasters. Structured with flexible terms to ensure financial viability and borrower resilience.
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We enable MFIs to strengthen their lending capabilities, co-design recovery solutions, and build institutional resilience through partner dialogues, knowledge exchange, and on-ground insights.
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Innovating on recovery financing by supporting shelter needs, piloting post-disaster housing loan products alongside livelihood financing.
Rising Together
Real Stories of Recovery and HopE
“The financial support sustained my business during the pandemic. I was even able to expand into vegetable farming alongside quail production.”
Amelia Santos- Quail Farming / Nueva Ecija
"Because of RestartME, I was able to buy necessary materials and improve my business' customer reach."
Aurora Castillo - Sewing / Rizal
"Even at my age, I still want to continue running my business. With every day I keep working, I grow stronger."
Corazon Maquera - Hog Raising / Rizal
“The additional capital funding and financial literacy training contributed to my dream of helping my children finish their studies.”
Marfel Pascual - Motorcycle Buy-and-Sell, Food and Online Sales / Nueva Ecija
