In many rural and low-income areas of South Africa, women are creating their own financial systems—right in their communities. Community microfinance groups, such as savings clubs (stokvels), rotating credit associations, and village banks, are helping women access small loans without formal banks. This blog explores how these women-led initiatives are giving members the means to start businesses, pay school fees, and respond to emergencies. With no red tape, high trust, and shared goals, these grassroots models are empowering women economically and socially. Learn how community finance is changing lives—one rand at a time.
