For Adanech, her SHG offers more than savings, it’s her support system!

Adanech Basha started a successful honey business so she could pay it forward!

Adanech’s story is one that warms every heart. She describes her Self Help Group (SHG) as an extension of her own family. A couple of years ago, Almaz fell ill unexpectedly. At the time, she didn’t have the money to get treated. The other women in her SHG not only showed up financially but were there to support her psychologically and emotionally. Her SHG was able to lend her money to get treatment free of interest so that she could get treated without worrying about the financial implications. While she was at the hospital, the women would also take turns checking in on her children and made sure to visit her at the hospital which was located in a city quite far from her hometown.

After she recovered, Adanech was eager to get back on her feet and pay it forward. She started a honey business and is now paying back her loan to the group in addition to being among the most active members and advocates of savings.

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Photo Credit: Martha Tadesse @marthinolly

Three of the women from the Leinam SHG, joyful and stronger together.