VSLA by the Numbers
CARE's VSLA By the Numbers is an independent analysis by an external agency of Village Savings and Loan Associations across six countries, finding a 7:1–20:1 return on CARE's investment along with strong gains in members' savings, income, food security, and women's leadership — plus evidence that these gains held up well through COVID-19.
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From Evaluation to Action: Locally Financed Water Funds in Ecuador
CARE, CARE France, and CARE Ecuador are excited to share the results of an ex-post evaluation of the Pedro Moncayo Water Fund, a conservation financing mechanism established in 2019 that protects, conserves, and restores freshwater ecosystems used by 200,000 people for drinking water and livelihoods in Ecuador.
Living with climate risk: Mobility and resilience in Somalia
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