The table banking aspect of the project was responding to the needs of the community to access affordable loans for businessess and farming activities.
We supported the group in training on financial management and accountability.
The table banking aspects has attracted the younger people who are interested in doing farming as a business. This has helped in improving livelihod food security
Increased production has enabled the emergence of small businesses with table banking enabling access to affordable loans.
Farmers have also been able to take their children to schools thus increasing knowledge and skills within the community
Access to cheap and affordable loans to engage in business and farming activities is fundamental in improving community livelihoods.
It is vital to include capacity building in leadership and financial accountability skills to enhance governance on the resources.
Training was also done to increase the repayment period from one month to at least 6-12 months. This is what is referred to as group with a difference where the loans do not become a burden to the community members who have adequate tim to repay and get returns on investments.