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Papers/Reports | July 22, 2014
Empowering Women Through Savings Groups
A Study from the Wellness and Agriculture for Life Advancement (WALA) Program
This gender study explores women’s participation and leadership in savings groups in the context of an integrated five-year USAID-funded Development Food Aid Program (DFAP) called "Wellness and Agriculture for Life Advancement" (WALA) between 2009 and 2014 in the southern region of Malawi.
CONTENTS
Executive summary
Study design and methods
Broader context of gender and household livelihoods
Primary data findings: Joining, sourcing money, and accessing group loans from a gender perspective
Outcomes: Most significant changes to women's lives, their relationships, and household well-being
Challenges and disadvantages to women and men's participation
Most significant activities influencing positive and negative changes and outcomes
Internal gender capacity
Analysis of results and implications for future programming
Conclusion and recommendations for action
Engaging Men and Boys in East Africa
The report highlights the importance of engaging men and boys in all our programming to challenge harmful gender norms, promote gender equality, and...more
School Readiness Camp - Assessment Results
The School Readiness Camp is part of the School Lunch Project (2021-2025), funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and implemented by...more
