The ALG
Income Generation programme was rolled out extensively in its small format in
2013. It currently supports 121 entrepreneurial Mums of families in need by
providing them a small financing amount. The programme tries to allow them to
become self-sufficient by developing their own businesses, such as the sales of
African “capulana” cloths and domestically produced soap. The Mums of Banhine,
Nhancutse and Chongoene, rural villages around the Chongoene Mission, are
previously selected by our Local Partners such as Sister Aparecida. ALG grants
them monetary resources (in cash), provides training and follows up on the
Mums’ activities. Besides investing in their self-sufficiency we also believe
in the development of local commerce. We believe that the success of these
businesses can result in a continual improvement of the quality of life for
these families, in the self-fulfilment of the Mums and hopefully in an improved
dynamism in the villages surrounding them.
"This afternoon we helped Sister Aparecida in the distribution of funds
to the Mums of the Chongoene Mission, in order to allow them to begin work in
the farming plots. They signed a solemn declaration and a receipt for the money
received. It was a rewarding experience and we could witness the enthusiasm and
the commitment of the Mums for everything to run smoothly.
May this financing be a Great Help in their development! Thank you very
much!!"
A local testimonial by Indira and
Maria, two volunteers from UPG Portugal who helped implement the Income
Generation program in the Chongoene region.
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