A Technical Report on research data from Cambodia and Mongolia, measuring the enabling environment of children's groups.

A Global Learning Brief on measuring how the enabling environments of children's groups enhances child well-being and programme outcomes.

Before joining a community savings group, Niélé had no way of putting money aside

Dolly Mudongo, a mother of seven from Khoma village, transformed her life through participation in a Saving and Internal Lending Community (SILC) supported by the GAINS Tuya Kumpala project. Previously struggling with unstable income and limited resources, she gained access to savings and small loans that allowed her to grow her soap-making business. Within months, her earnings increased, enabling her to meet her family’s basic needs and improve their food security. Today, Dolly enjoys greater financial stability and looks to the future with confidence, illustrating the impact of community-based savings groups in empowering vulnerable households.

In Mali, women’s groups are turning to vegetable gardening to counter climate change in the Sahel, improving harvests, boosting nutrition, and strengthening resilience.

In Baringo County, Musa Chemjor is rebuilding his family’s future through FMNR and Savings for Transformation groups, gaining financial discipline, restoring livelihoods, and moving from daily survival to stability.

World Vision Malawi in partnership with NICO Group is providing emergency food assistance to 6,500 households in Machinga District affected by hunger. The initiative delivers 50kg maize bags to over 22,000 people, complementing government relief efforts after Malawi declared a state of national disaster due to prolonged dry spells, rising food prices, and increased vulnerability.

Christine’s journey shows how saving groups empower families in DRC, boosting income, resilience, and supporting girls’ education through lasting change.