Empower Women through the Self Help Group Approach
Organization information
Thusanang Trust
Location: Haenertsburg, South Africa
Summary
This project helps rural women to realise their potential as individuals through a savings and loans system. There are 60 groups of up to 20 women of various ages. There are over 1200 direct beneficiaries whose lifestyle has been improved and 4800 indirect beneficiaries. Members borrow money to start their own businesses. 7 Community Facilitators visit each group to conduct financial auditing and give advice. Funds are needed to cover their transport costs, stipends, project management.
Project locations
South Africa