26 Jul, 2026 News River Nile 1 min read

Training for Village Savings and Loans Association on Business Skills (VSLA)

As part of the "Protection - Focused Multi Cluster Responses" project in Atbara, JASMAR Human Security Organization conducted a training on business skills for Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) groups in Khelewa and Um-Altuoor during July, aiming to bolster local economic resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

During the month of July, JASMAR Human Security Organization conducted a comprehensive capacity-building training on business skills for Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) groups in the targeted areas of Khelewa and Um-Altuoor, located in the River Nile State. Implemented under the "Project Protection - Focused Multi Cluster Responses in Atbara," the initiative equipped women and girls with key competencies in VSLA group formation, saving and lending mechanisms, financial record-keeping, and small enterprise management. Through practical exercises and interactive modules, participants built practical knowledge to launch sustainable income-generating activities and strengthen household self-reliance. This intervention serves as a core component of JASMAR's commitment to advancing female economic empowerment, building community resilience, and improving overall family well-being across vulnerable populations.

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