"We have enough money"

"Because we are Santhals (a tribal group) the government officials didn’t used to listen to us. We couldn’t even open bank accounts.

We don't depend on anybody anymore. Now we are strong as a group and they have to listen to us. For example now we decide where wells are going to be built.  

We don't even depend on the money lenders. I took out a loan of 500 Rs for seeds and irrigation. I grew a good potato and mustard crop and was able to sell potatoes for a profit of 1500 Rs and mustard oil for 500 Rs. With this extra money I was able to buy a new door and a bullock." Muklu Tudu, India

We are currently supporting 10,991 people to set up profitable small businesses by providing training and access to low interest loans.

By 2011 we aim to support a further 25,009 people to develop appropriate small businesses so that a total of 36,000 people are boosting their household incomes. Will you help us to do this? Donate now

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