Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often about Self Help Groups, locally led development, and working with The Share Trust.
A Self Help Group (SHG) is a small, community-based group — usually of women — who meet regularly to save together, access small loans, and support one another. Over time, groups federate and take on wider social and economic roles in their communities.
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