The Tipping Point project facilitates Fun Centers for adolescent girls in 90 villages throughout Bangladesh. Taslima's story highlights how these community spaces offer girls a supportive social network and an environment in which reflective discussions on important issues related to their health and well-being is encouraged.
For many years, attention has focused on the positive impact of savings groups on women’s individual agency. But the potential of savings groups goes beyond this. CARE sees savings groups as an effective platform for greater gender equality beyond women as individuals. This learning report aims start a conversation about the role of savings groups in addressing systemic gender inequities in markets. Read More
Comprehensive VSLAs which address root causes of gender inequality are underpinned by a strong foundation within the program team. This brief outlines the prerequisites CARE believes it is important for VSLA projects to consider before engaging on gender equality. Read More
This annex provides further details on the project review process behind the learning report Beyond money: Savings groups as a platform for addressing root causes of gender inequality. It lists project details, evidence sources and the methodology used. Read More