SACCOs enhancing women entrepreneurs (part 2)

Agriterra has been working closely with two SACCOs in Rwanda under the Farmer Focused Transformation (FFT) programme. These SACCOs - CPF Ineza and SACCO Impamba - have provided crucial support to women entrepreneurs in the Southern Province. With a budget allocated to 80 women’s projects across these two SACCOs, Agriterra aimed to empower women by offering lower-interest loans, promoting entrepreneurship and providing training on agribusiness finance. Additionally, these efforts included designing financial products tailored for women in agribusiness, which has significantly impacted the beneficiaries.

From savings to food security

Written by Rebecca Agelle, Cooperative Advisor Ghana

In the vibrant community of Janga, in the Northeast region of Ghana, 34-year-old Rahinatu, a mother of six and a dedicated member of the Magsunsim Shea cooperative, has transformed her family's life through the power of savings and entrepreneurship.