Yemisrach MFI is an initiative of few individuals who are Ethiopian nationals and have a strong and urging desire to contribute towards economic empowerment and holistic transformation of the low income section of their respective communities. A small group of prominent individual business owners from the private sector and intellectuals, while reflecting on livelihood security, women economic empowerment, youth employment and the recent challenges related to migration and youth unemployment, envisioned the idea of establishing a microfinance institution in an earnest and keen interest to contribute towards the national endeavors of poverty reduction and employment creation.