This brief highlights CARE Sierra Leone's partnership with MiKashBoks to enhance the efficiency and security of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) through digital tools. The initiative focuses on improving financial management, digital literacy, and secure transactions, particularly benefiting women in rural communities by transitioning from manual to digital financial practices.
Women’s Voice and Leadership in public life and decision-making is an essential component of CARE’s Gender Equality Impact Area Strategy and a priority area under CARE’s 2030 vision. This capacity statement outlines CARE's approach to increasing Women's Voice, and strengthening Women's leadership through standalone and integrated programming. Read More
A storybook capturing the transformative impact of Hamzari on the lives of its participants. Read More
This report shares case studies from six countries that detail how advocacy, partnerships, and tailored regulatory frameworks have fostered supportive legal environments for Savings Groups (SGs), promoting their growth, sustainability, and integration into formal financial systems while preserving their essential informality. Read More