In the past, no one in the community gave much thought to financial development, and progress moved very slowly. However, through the Transformational Community Development (TCD) program, the mindset of the people has changed, and the community has begun to take ownership of its growth. Their renewed commitment is now producing visible results.

After selling their groundnut harvest, the agriculture committee earned 22,000 CFA ($39), which they added to the community money box that already contained 8,000 CFA ($14) from last year. This brings their total savings to 30,000 CFA ($53). Their goal is to purchase a sewing machine worth 60,000 CFA ($107), which will be used locally and also rented out to others as an income-generating asset. The next step is for the community to begin raising the remaining funds needed to complete the purchase.

Thank you! 

Written by Samson, GHNI Volunteer