03/07/2026
For mothers like Bahati from Mwanza, Tanzania, farming is more than a business. It is a way to feed her family, earn an income and build a more secure future for her children.🌱
But with limited land and tight margins, growing her business was difficult.
Through our Village Investors Programme (VIP), Bahati joined a community banking group with 30 other parents and guardians. By pooling their savings, she was able to take a small loan and buy two more acres of land, doubling the size of her farm.
Since then, her business has grown steadily, she has repaid her loan, and she has more income to invest in her children’s futures.
And Bahati’s group is growing too. In just two years, every member has started their own business, and together they have saved 24 million Shillings - almost £7,000 - creating a vital safety net for their families.
This is why the VIP is so transformative. It gives entrepreneurs like Bahati access to resources that would otherwise be out of reach, helping them grow their businesses, support their families and build long-term stability.
📸 Sam Vox