Self Help women’s group celebrates their 4th anniversary

Kusiima Self Help Group is a Women’s group of 19 members  which started in July 2010 after Response Network intervention. This is but one of many groups under Response Network in Kazungula. This was a joyous moment because they were celebrating 4 years of existence. The SHG is a save and borrow concept where women meet every week. During meetings they save money by contributing about 50 øre or ten cents a week (which is a lot of money for them) and at the same time those that have needs borrow by way of getting loans and pay back after a certain period with 10% interest. The women have invested these borrowings into various businesses which has in turn seen an improvement in their lives.

Group members dancing for their guests
Group members dancing for their guests
The group leader explaining the successs of the group
The group leader explaining the successs of the group

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