Issuing Loans to vulnerable women for their social economical back up (Micro credit women Initiative project.)

Lubumbashi

Province

Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo

Diocese

Katanga, Congo

Goal

Eradicate extreme poverty & hunger in families.

Activity

– Mobilize 16 women’s groups, totaling an estimated 413 women, in 16parishes of the Kasumbalesa, Lubumbashi Est, Lubumbashi Ouest, and Likasi archdeaconries.
– Train and resource women’s groups in activities of sewing, literacy, peace & reconciliation, and human rights.
– Provide at least 139 women with access to micro-credit services for the launching of small businesses that will increase household disposable income and enrollment of children in school.

Outcomes

– 413 women mobilised in 16 women groups.
– 139 women access to micro credit services for launching of small businesses.
– Cascade training and resource to 1210 women on sewing, literacy, peace and reconciliation and human right.

Main language

Swahili