We observed that in our project area, women work extremely hard to earn money, but they are unable to save because their husbands often take away their wives’ hard-earned income to support their addictions. To address this issue, we created an opportunity for women to save money safely for their emergencies, we started Matri Prochesta Micro Saving and Credit project.

At first, the women were hesitant, as many cheat funds appear and disappear in the community. However, after a few months, they began receiving loans from their own savings, and the system of micro-savings and credit gradually became a part of their daily lives. This financial support proved invaluable during times of need, and the women greatly appreciated our initiative.

Many women have also started small businesses by taking loans from this fund, helping them achieve financial independence. Some women took loan to support their husband’s businesses. This improved the women’s position in family.

Today, we have 200 self-help groups with around 2,000 members, and the number of groups continues to grow every year.