Busega Scotland is beginning a new women’s group at Busekwa village in Ilemela District. We have established other groups in Ilemela but this is the first time in Busekwa. The group will support about 30 women developing their gardens, growing vegetables for sale and to feed their families. The money provided by Busega Scotland will be held in a vicoba (credit union) administered by the women but overseen by our Assistant Project Leader, Julieth Godwin. Julieth is very skilled at facilitating groups and the women will take loans from the vicoba to provide inputs for the gardens. Interest paid on the loans and general savings grows the capital. Our experience shows that within a year the women double the capital donated initially by Busega Scotland (usually about £800). The women are motivated by knowing the money belongs to them and they are the sole beneficiaries of their hard work.
The great news is that Tangu has passed Form 4 national examinations and will be allocated a Form 5 place to study at A level. She is the first Mayega Children’s Centre young person to achieve this major step. Tangu was 5th equal out of the 146 pupils in her year who sat the Form 4 exams. Christine has released funds for a celebration party!
