Real people, real plans. Each person records a short video explaining who they are and exactly what they will do with the microcredit.
"I will buy seeds and tools to start a vegetable garden and sell at the local market."Requesting €150 microcredit
"I will purchase fabric and a sewing machine to make and sell school uniforms."Requesting €200 microcredit
"I will start a small poultry farm to provide eggs and meat for my family and sell the surplus."Requesting €180 microcredit
"I will expand my small grocery shop by purchasing more inventory and fresh produce."Requesting €220 microcredit
"I will purchase baking equipment to increase production for my neighborhood bakery."Requesting €250 microcredit
"I will buy farming equipment and improve irrigation for my family farm."Requesting €300 microcredit
Women and children are the most affected by conflict in DRC. To stabilise children’s education in long term, Watoto welfare aims to incorporate women’s economic empowerment into its education programs with the creation of Women’s Savings Groups (WSGs). These groups will enhance women’s financial stability by equipping participants with practical financial literacy skills and access to savings and lending mechanisms, which support the establishment or expansion of income-generating activities.
The model involves forming savings and lending groups, providing initial start-up capital, and delivering training alongside continued guidance in fundamental financial management.
Group members will collectively save and access small loans at reasonable interest rates. As repayments are made, funds will be recycled within each group, ensuring the sustainability of business ventures and facilitating the gradual inclusion of new members.
This revolving system extends benefits beyond individual participants, contributing positively to the broader community.
