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More than 2 billion people in the developing world are ‘financially excluded’ On Friday, C4D attended the 16th African Diaspora and Development Day (AD3) in London – since first being piloted by AFFORD in 2000, the event has focused on understanding how the African diaspora can be better connected with development on the continent. This year’s event focused on the …
Since the inauguration of its first savings group, Communities for Development has been able to see its method develop and its benefits reach increasing numbers of people in the region. No two groups are the same and with the creation of each new group we encounter diverse circumstances and learn to overcome new challenges. What is common however is the …
8th of March marked International Women’s day and I’d like to tell all young women around the world to remember: ‘No one can make you feel inferior without your consent’ as Eleanor Roosevelt said. Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions to their societies. Some are well known, some less so but there’s no doubt that in light of the …
Hard to believe but I’ve been now in Uganda for 3 months! Not even half a year ago I was sitting in my London office desperately wanting to go out there to help people and get out of the rainy city I’ve spent my last 8 years. Time flew by when you doing what you love. Those 3 months were wonderful yet …
I am slowly becoming an agriculture expert! Expert might be an exaggeration… but I am certainly learning! For someone who grew up in the city and been in the countryside for holidays only, it’s been quite challenging! Living most of the week in the Ugandan village as well as working very closely with communities on agricultural micro-enterprises has shone some …
We’re certainly busy! The season has just changed from rainy to dry and for the next 2 months we’ll be working in the shades as the sun can be really ruthless. On the savings side, this month we’re focusing on delivering a first two out of four refreshment trainings on micro-savings to existing groups and start to form new group …
