VSLAS (Village Saving & Loan Associations) - Rwanda
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Quick information guide
According to Care International report 2017,
- 77% of VSLAs groups members in Rwanda are women
Training needs for VSLAs identified by development supporters
- VSLA formation
- Financial literacy
- Entreprise management/entrepreneurship
- Business mentorship
- Good and viable agriculture practices
Village Savings and loans associations in Rwanda
This approach has played a key role in providing access to financial services for women who don't have bank accounts.
This programme is improving family members' well-being as they can borrow small loans to invest in income generating activities, or respond to emergencies instantly.
After years of engaging in weekly savings and loans, members become empowered and are able to engage formal financial institutions for bank account creation. Their savings become more secure and these women can access bigger loans for bigger businesses.
The Rwandan government in partnership with different stakeholders is investing in empowerment of these grassroots organisations to promote financial inclusion.