ProArides Impact Story ft Abiba 270824

The AVEC groups set up by Pro-ARIDES have granted around 32 million FCFA in loans to around 1,700 beneficiaries (97% women). These loans are mainly used to carry out income-generating income-generating activities that enable association members to gradually acquire financial independence. AVEC is particularly beneficial for women, who often have difficulty accessing financial services. This is the story of Habiba, who improved her living conditions by joining an AssociationVillageoise d'Epargne et de Crédit - (AVEC), through the agro-food program for integrated resilience and economic development in the Sahel-Pro-ARIDES.