Self help groups (SHGs) are a critical part of our Captivating Kaili Village Development Project. There are seven SHGs in this project. These groups help ensure that the project continue to run smoothly and successfully even after specialized help is no longer present on-site.
These SHGs will receive funds from Captivating and will be responsible for operating a local village bank – providing expertise and small business loans to families wanting to improve their living standard and income position. The focus of the group will be animal husbandry and agricultural improvement as well as overall community development projects as deemed fit and necessary.
Local SHG’s participation in the planning and development of a project (which includes villagers’ inputs, local government resources, Heifer experts, Captivating Field Staff etc.) will help ensure that the goals set are achieved. SHGs will also conduct training sessions on capacity increment, good corporate governance and sustainable development.
Here are some pictures of a SHG conducting a Participatory Self-review and Planning meeting with Heifer staff Mr. Zhou Li, Kaili husbandry bureau coordinator and trainers, Mr Pu Xue Dong and Ms Liu Li, Village Leader, Accountant and Cashier.
Mose, a bright and determined student, dreams of becoming a doctor after witnessing her illiterate parents face discrimination at a hospital.
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Families like Legu’s are just one emergency away from extreme poverty. During our visit, Legu shared how the pigs have eased her financial burden.
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Abo Mu'erza plans to continue raising chickens, using the income to support her children’s education and grow her business, alleviating her family’s financial burden.
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Our beneficiary, Wu Jingmei, wrote to share how the One More Year Scholarship Program has brought new hope and opportunities to her life.
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On October 12th, 2024, 500 people gathered for the 16th Annual CAPTIVATING Charity Auction, raising an incredible RMB 1.03 million to support women, children, and families across China.
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Jituo Moseniu, a devoted mother of three, works tirelessly on her farm to provide for her children, but her income of 20,000 yuan (USD 2,824) barely covers their needs. With hope in her heart, Jituo is determined to give her children a brighter future, and the support from the Pig Farming Program is helping her get there.
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