Savings Education

The simple act of budgeting household income coupled with a purposeful savings plan has been an effective approach in Melanesia and across the globe to help women absorb the shock of unexpected expenses. Far too often families fall short financially in their day to day life and most often the burden falls on the women to maintain stability and somehow manage. Our savings education program involves educational sessions presented by a trained MWT staff member over the course of a few weeks. Once the women have been trained in the program, continued support is provided to answer questions, provide encouragement, and keep women focused on the goal of saving money. Once a family starts to save money they feel empowered, and are free to think about the future because they no longer struggle on a day to day basis just to get by.