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Microfinance - Village Community Banks in Tanzania
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For many people in developing countries, getting even small loans from conventional banks is challenging due to a lack of bankable collateral. Therefore, they cannot implement business ideas like agricultural projects, craft stores, shops, or restaurants. Their lives stagnate, making improving their living conditions impossible. Village Community Banks (Vicobas) are an essential instrument of de...
For many people in developing countries, getting even small loans from conventional banks is challenging due to a lack of bankable collateral. Therefore, they cannot implement business ideas like agricultural projects, craft stores, shops, or restaurants. Their lives stagnate, making improving their living conditions impossible. Village Community Banks (Vicobas) are an essential instrument of development work because they provide people without access to conventional bank accounts with funding opportunities to finance their agricultural or small entrepreneurial projects and children's education. Vicobas provides basic insurance for serious diseases and other claims, a social security system, and regular meetings and training to empower members. Volunteers should have previous knowledge ...
Program Highlights
Participate in a microfinance project in Tanzania.
Educate locals in the sustainable and effective management of funds.
Assist with income-generating activities.
Live and volunteer in Tanzania for a few weeks to several months.
Expect a variety of tasks from all areas!
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Quick Details
- Moshi, Tanzania
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Business
- Community Development
- Economic Development
- Microfinance
- Small Business Development
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Moshi, Tanzania
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Business
- Community Development
- Economic Development
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Emergency Support
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
- Pre-Departure Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Guest House
- Independent living
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
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For many people in developing countries, getting even small loans from conventional banks is challenging due to a lack of bankable collateral. Therefore, they cannot implement business ideas like agricultural projects, craft stores, shops, or restaurants. Their lives stagnate, making improving their living conditions impossible. Village Community Banks (Vicobas) are an essential instrument of development work because they provide people without access to conventional bank accounts with funding opportunities to finance their agricultural or small entrepreneurial projects and children's education. Vicobas provides basic insurance for serious diseases and other claims, a social security system, and regular meetings and training to empower members. Volunteers should have previous knowledge ...
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Ready to Learn More?
For many people in developing countries, getting even small loans from conventional banks is challenging due to a lack of bankable collateral. Therefore, they cannot implement business ideas like agricultural projects, craft stores, shops, or restaurants. Their lives stagnate, making improving their living conditions impossible. Village Community Banks (Vicobas) are an essential instrument of development work because they provide people without access to conventional bank accounts with funding opportunities to finance their agricultural or small entrepreneurial projects and children's education. Vicobas provides basic insurance for serious diseases and other claims, a social security system, and regular meetings and training to empower members. Volunteers should have previous knowledge ...
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