Moving a Step Ahead: A VSLAiE Case Study
Maryam Ahmed lives in the Ghandourah community in the countryside of Jarabulus, Syria. The economic situation in her community is dire and she shares how they suffer from a lack of job opportunities and special activities that specifically serve women. When available, job vacancies are mostly exclusively for men. Through the VSLA in Emergencies (VSLAiE) pilot, Maryam had the opportunity to join a group in her community and begin a Sharia compliant group investment.
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