savings led microfinance

woamn in Benin smiling at camera

May 13, 2024

Savings Groups Help Keep Kids in School in Benin

The groups help parents grow financial strength while a related project improves learning opportunities and provides nutrition guidance.

January 29, 2024

Improving Nutrition and Resilience in Rwanda

Following long struggles to survive, women learn how to serve healthier diets and how to earn the money needed to build family food security.

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.

woman waters garden in Mali

May 10, 2022

Savings Groups Improve Nutrition for Schoolchildren in Mali

Community contributions help keep school meal programs operational and help secure improved education.

woman wearing mask facing camera in Guinea Bissau

January 7, 2022

Thriving with Savings Groups in Guinea-Bissau

By pooling their money and borrowing to grow their businesses, women here are finding it easier to meet their families’ needs.

Kenya woman who is a parent and caregiver mentor

May 28, 2021

Thriving Despite HIV in Kenya

Support and understanding enables families to grow and sustain healthy lives.

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