As one of the leading microfinance institutions in Haiti, MCN has a particular challenge to reestablish its operations in the regions hit by the earthquake where it has about 65% of its clients.  Its continued operations will keep the provision of microcredit services to its clients, who are mostly low-income individuals.  Credit is of particular importance at this moment of crisis, to allow microentrepreneurs to finance its investment and working capital, in order to restart their economic activities and generate income for their families.  The infrastructure of three of MCN’s key branches was destroyed, and with it furniture, information systems equipment (computers) and vehicles needed for the provision of these services.  MCN is finding new space for its branches, and needs to re-equip its branches, in order to restore its financial services, as well as to maintain control of its existing loan portfolio. The expenditures supported with the Emergency Allocation Support will enable MCN to purchase the lost equipment, including information technology (computers), office furniture and a vehicle to put its three branches in operations.  Some tents will provide temporary shelter for its staff.  The requested amount covers only part of the overall post-earthquake needs of MCN, but provides support with critical items that will help restore services.