Impact stories

CARE Communications Lead in Lebanon Patricia Khoder shares her daily challenges and reflections on living in Beirut today, a city immersed in a deep economic crisis and still greatly affected by the consequences of the port explosion in 2020

CARE Communications Lead in Lebanon Patricia Khoder shares her daily challenges and reflections on living in Beirut today, a city immersed in a deep economic crisis and still greatly affected by the consequences of the port explosion in 2020

A women's cooperative, started with the support of CARE and the European Union, has created a sustainable source of income and a safe bonding space

“…we no longer see [menstruation] as a burden but a change that has to happen to every woman. Girls and women now feel more secure and safe than before...” Woman in Kaborogota

“The commune [talked] to me with good words and friendlier than before when I go to use ask them for the administration documents for my children.” Students and people at health services talk about how now teachers and nurses don’t discriminate against…

“There was an accident in the community. It was very serious and the VSLAs wanted to support even though it affected people not in the VSLA group. They wanted to feel like their association could provide something for the wider community not just…

“During these trying times, being a part of this savings group has really helped us cushion the adverse economic effects of the pandemic. From our social fund we buy food to share. We also use it to help support our children’s education and our hospital…

The Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) have helped women in various countries to manage their budgets more effectively and keep business going during the crisis

Hina in Pakistan talks about the challenges of running her business in COVID: “We suffered a lot. There came a point at which we thought that we might not be able to stand our ground anymore. Yet I overcame the challenges and went on. Running a business…