Thursday, February 4

Self-help Groups (SHGs)


One of the key distinguishing factors between charity and development is the emphasis on self-help. As a development organisation, Shilparghya Jalkhura has made formation and support of self-help groups the foundation of its poverty elimination program.

Although poverty is defined in many ways, our estimate is that more than 50% of the rural population of the operational region is living well below the poverty line.

The overall goal of the micro-credit program is to build and support local people’s savings and credit organisations rooted in values of justice, equality and mutual support that can ensure their sustainable livelihoods.

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