Mary, Tanzania

Mary, Tanzania

When Mary first joined her savings group, she didn’t have a business and felt her standing in the community was low. But contributing to the group’s savings gave her the confidence and opportunity to take her first steps into building a business. Her initial loan...
Jamila, Tanzania

Jamila, Tanzania

When Jamila first moved to Vicoba, she was filled with fear. Moving to a new community brought challenges and uncertainty while she found her feet, but joining a local savings group changed this. “Now I am happy to sit with my group and have peace and enjoy our...
Sarah, Tanzania

Sarah, Tanzania

In Tanzania, Sarah and her husband Joseph were raising their young daughter but often struggled to make ends meet. With nothing set aside, they were unprepared for unexpected setbacks. “When a neighbour introduced Sarah to the local savings group, she decided to...