A Hidden Talent
November 10, 2025
When Mariamu first joined the food security program in Hanang district of Tanzania, she had no idea she’d soon become a talented rainwater harvesting technician. She’d always been dependent on […]
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Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
June 14, 2024
The money Lagbemba was able to save with his VSLA (Village Savings & Lending Association) group has made a big difference in his quality of life, helped him start a […]
Dreams Coming True
June 22, 2023
“Acquiring the culture of saving money,” as Robert put it, means moving beyond the endless poverty loop of spending every cent you earn. Village Savings and Lending (VSL) training has allowed […]
Household Advisors Share Their Expertise
June 1, 2022
“Learn, do and share” is the refrain of the program’s cadre of Household Advisors. These women and men receive training in one of the sectors covered by the program, such […]
Working, Saving and Setting Goals as a Family
March 29, 2021
“People like us don’t save money because we have no money to save.” This was the first reaction that many people in the community had at the suggestion that a […]
VSL Helps Women Help Themselves
November 24, 2020
Halima wanted to start a small business to support her family, but she did not have enough money for start-up capital. She reached out to several business people asking them […]