Read a story told by Thembekile Tafi – Training Officer…read more
There are 3 training officers that work in the community, so here are some of the challenges that we come across with…read more
This quarter the Training Officers were successful in bringing up the number groups. All this was due to the field trips and the mobilization efforts of some of our group members. Also we held our third Field Day, it was very successful drawing a large crowd of people. Preceding the Field Day was a contest where by each group was invited to send in their proposed name. The new name of the CMSL Project was announced at the Field Day- Mpendulo Project-Save ‘n Grow. Also finalized arrangements with Pellsrus Primary School, only 2 groups came from there and onl one has started saving. Some comments made about the project during the groups’ presentations at the field day….read more
Click on read more to read about small signs that the project might be making a difference.
The lessons we have learned about the communities reaction to CMSL and about operating in a fast growing urban environment. (read more)
Happy New Year to all readers! For a recap of last year click on read more
On Thursday, December 4th 2008, NMMU’s Community Managed Savings and Lending project held its second Field Day. This event consists of calling together all the existing groups so they can present their accomplishments to community members and project stakeholders. Each group presented it accomplishments and each group also described how they have benefited from their savings and lending activities…read more
For the latest update on our groups click on read more
In short, our inaugural Field Day was a rousing success! Turnout was exceptional, especially compared with our past attempts to mobilize community meetings. A field day is where CMSL groups get to tell about what they have accomplished. Also in addition to that we gt to spread the word about the project and get more groups started. (read more)
We have finally got a new office and its a permanent place for the next 3 years!!! We really excited as its located in a perfect spot on the very edge of the community. Our new training office is fitting in well and we have 3 more groups to train in the next few weeks. Its challenging to get groups started this time of year as everyone wants to start rather in January.In mid August we are holding out first field day, meaning inviting the general public to learn first hand about CMSL.
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