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Patrick raises rabbits

Meet Patrick, a member of Early Morning savings group. In January, Patrick set a simple goal: save until ...
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Miss Biira in her cosmetics shop

Shamimu Biira Launches a Cosmetics Products Shop

As a member of the Divine Savings Group in Kampala, Uganda, Shamimu Biira decided to start a business. ...
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Nepal tailor is saving to expand his sewing business

Nepal Tailor Saves to Expand Business

Manoj Nepal has been in a savings group for 4 months. So far he has saved $17.00. As ...
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savings group member in Thailand saving money for his daughter's education

Surachart Saves for His Daughter’s Education

Mr. Surachart Wittayawattanakul has been a member of Kua Kul Savings Group for 8 months. He filled out ...
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Ayuk Chitwa using savings and borrowing from savings group to conquer poverty and meet his family's needs

Conquering Poverty, Meeting Family Needs

Meet Mr. Ayub Chitwa, a member of Matendo Savings Group in Luanda Sub County, Kenya, where he has ...
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Palokue saving to start a business someday

Palokue Saving to Start a Business

"My name is Mr. Palokue. I have been a member of ​​Ma-ojo Savings Group for 7 months. I ...
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couple saving for an emergency in Thailand

Didi & Katoo Saving for an Emergency

Mr. Didi and Mrs. Katoo are members of Ma-ojo Savings group, for 7 months. Here are their responses ...
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woman saving to buy yarn to make traditional bags

Oranat Saving to Buy Yarn to Make Bags

Hello, my name is Mrs. Oranat Chomjansawang I am a member of First fruit Savings group for more ...
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man saving to buy land in Thailand

Palapo Saving to Buy Land

Mr. Palapo is a member of Ma-ojo Savings Goup. He wants his group to be strong and save ...
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woman benefits from saving wisely as savings group member in El Salvador

Griselda Benefits from Saving Wisely

Being a part of a savings group has benefited Griselda personally, as well as her family and her ...
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woman with supplies purchased for cake business

Sofia Buying Supplies for Her Cake Business

Sofia of Guatemala used her savings to buy part of the supplies to make cakes. She wants to ...
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savings group member in Haiti buys motorcycle with savings

Wilbert Buys a Motorcycle with His Savings

In Haiti, motorcycles are less of a joy ride and more of an income generator. Motorcycles are used ...
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savings group member saves to buy a sewing machine

Boniface Saves to Buy a Sewing Machine

Boniface Kerline is a young lady who has been a member of two savings groups for several years. ...
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mother and daughter bake on weekends to earn money

Mother and Daughter Baking on the Weekends in El Salvador

Open Hands has helped this mother and daughter team, Kimberly and Rhina, have better control over their money ...
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widow in Nepal savings group

Meera Khatik, Saving for School Fees, Home Improvements

Meera Khatik is a widow who has been a member of Mashih Saving Group for 1 year. The ...
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Martha and her bunny business, started with lump sum from savings group

Martha Wamboi Raising Rabbits in Kenya

Martha Wamboi has been raising rabbits for one year. She bought one rabbit for $4.35 to start her ...
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Omrita saves with Christian Savings Group in Nepal

Omrita Raising Goats in Nepal

Omrita is a member of Christian Savings Group and currently saves $4.23 a month. For income she raises ...
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savings group members are gathering emergency funds

Bethaniya Savings Group

These women are members of Bethaniya Savings Group. There are 17 members in the group, and they are ...
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