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November 15, 2023
Building Child Nutrition in Rwanda
The project stresses nutritional health needs for children, but also enables mothers to support their families through savings-led microfinance groups.
November 8, 2023
Saving and Growing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
After joining a savings group, a shopkeeper was able to better stock his store and buy wholesale to improve his income.
September 26, 2023
Savings Groups Fuel Business Growth in Chad
It’s just before 10am at the Koundoul market, some 25km outside of Chad’s capital city, N’Djamena, and Claudine Nenodji has nearly sold out of her daily stock of homemade beignets – fried donuts made from bean or millet powder.
“Business has been good lately,” she says, handing a few...
September 26, 2023
Finding Business Success at Age 53
Early each morning, 53-year-old Lucie Massal navigates the sandy streets of Koundoul, Chad, a small town about 25km from the country’s capital, N’Djamena. As she hops over puddles of muddy water, leftover from a recent rainstorm, she holds tightly onto a small, silver key in her hand. It is what...
August 8, 2023
Small Loans Return Big Gains for Women in Chad
Savings groups build social cohesion and trust, while offering opportunities to build homes, grow businesses and cover a variety of expenses.
February 10, 2023
Savings Groups Prove Good for Cameroon Business
Along with offering financial services that include lending opportunities, savings groups also foster trust and cooperation within communities.
February 1, 2023
Women Entrepreneurs Build Local Economies in Indonesia
Savings groups and kitchen gardens help strengthen resilience of communities after natural disasters.
May 27, 2022
Niger Youth Program Launches Work Opportunities
The project helps budding entrepreneurs learn skills as they build their own businesses and increase their income.
May 10, 2022
Savings Groups Improve Nutrition for Schoolchildren in Mali
Community contributions help keep school meal programs operational and help secure improved education.
