Community Solidarity Cooperative
Let us build a strong, caring community together in Kolwezi.
Join our communityOur mutual aid tools
Discover how money becomes a vector of humanity again through tools designed by and for members.
| Mutual aid tool | For whom? | How does it work? |
|---|---|---|
Solidarity Savings Akiba ya Pamoja | Every member of a VSLA group | Voluntary weekly deposits starting from 500 FC. |
Community Loan Mkopo wa Uaminifu | Women & young entrepreneurs | Decided collectively in group meetings, repaid within 6 months maximum. |
Health Emergency Fund Mfuko wa Haraka ya Afya | Vulnerable households and families | Instant support in case of medical need, up to 100 USD. |
Training & Coaching Masomo na Ushauri | Solidarity groups and VSLA leaders | 4 sessions of 2 hours each, delivered with adapted visual materials. |
Solidarity Savings
Akiba ya Pamoja
How it works in depth
Each member contributes a chosen amount weekly to their VSLA group. Money is deposited transparently in the group box. This savings forms the collective moral guarantee and finances member projects without any banking intermediary.
Every member of a VSLA group
Voluntary weekly deposits starting from 500 FC.
At MUGEC, all our mutual aid tools are free of usurious or speculative interest. We do not build on profit, but on collective dignity.
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