This is a companion document to A Guide to CARE’s Crisis-Adapted VSLA.
CA-VSLA 12-Month Savings Cycle
Use this timeline if you are planning a 12-month savings cycle (the ideal length). Adapt it to your programming schedule while respecting essential sequencing and coordination.
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