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Village Savings and Loan Associations

In many communities, access to financial services is out of reach—but opportunity shouldn’t be. Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) bring neighbours together to save, support one another, and build stronger, more resilient futures. 

Your Gifts Make a Difference.

Village Savings and Loan Associations are creating new financial opportunities by helping communities save together, access small loans, and invest in their futures. Give today to help more families make a new start.

Our Impact
Why Support Village Savings and Loan Associations?
790 mil

women do not have access to a bank or financial services

60 %

of the world’s poor are “unbanked” due to costs or travel distances

STORIES OF HOPE

Real stories. Real impact.

Women and girls using mobile phones and notebooks in a community meeting.

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We thought it would be impossible since we are housewives without any money. If that wasn’t enough, we have. . . husbands who wouldn’t let us leave our houses. We thought that saving was an unattainable dream. . . We overcame all those challenges, and we overcame the fact that our husbands had to give us the freedom to attend the meetings and give us a few coins to save at first. It was hard, but as time went on our husbands realized that it was a good thing—in fact, we could help make ends meet at home.

How We Help

Opportunity grows when communities come together. World Renew supports Village Savings and Loan Associations empowering families to save, invest, and build a more secure future. 

Savings and Loans

By saving together, members build a shared fund that allows them to access small, low-interest loans to meet household needs or start businesses.

Business Startups

We provide business training to help people launch small enterprises, generate income, and improve their ability to access credit.

Women’s Empowerment

VSLAs help women build confidence by strengthening leadership, financial, and decision‑making skills—while improving access to key resources.

Monthly Donations
Consistent gifts bring ongoing hope.

Make a difference in ways that count by giving monthly to Village Savings and Loan Associations. Select the monthly giving option to make the biggest impact.

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