When mothers have stable incomes, their children are more likely to stay in school. That’s why the Mineke Foundation connects financial empowerment with education.
85% of the women in our Women’s Club have improved their financial situations through savings, peer-to-peer lending, and business training. With higher earnings, they can afford to buy food, pay rent, and pay school fees.
One example is Patience, who used a microloan and her savings to buy a second motorized kekeh (tuk-tuk) for her business. With the extra income, she has ensured that all her children are in school.
Education and economic empowerment must go together to break the cycle of poverty.