FAMILY SUPPORT PROJECT GOING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

The Family Support Project in Igombe has moved into the second and third phases of operation under the guidance of its local steering group. Twenty two women have received business start-up grants so far, with the capacity for at least another twelve. A self-help group for the women recipients has also been started. The group will concentrate on a Vicoba (Credit Union), establishing a co-operative business (probably producing and selling fortified flour) and a health promotion course, delivered by local medical students. In addition, the FSP families are now covered for a year by a health insurance scheme, negotiated by Busega Scotland with Karume Hospital in Igombe. Free health care will be provided, with the option for families to continue their cover, if the scheme is successful.