Kalobeyei Village 1 · Kakuma · Est. 2019

Saving Today, Securing Tomorrow.

We are a community-driven self help group dedicated to promoting financial inclusion and economic empowerment through collective savings and affordable loans.

Mafanikio Sarafu members at a savings meeting in Kalobeyei
Since 2019
Building financial resilience in Kalobeyei

What We Do

Through the Village Savings & Loan Association model, we give our community the tools for long-term resilience and dignity.

Savings & Loans

We encourage a culture of saving and provide affordable loans to support members' needs and businesses.

VSLA Training

We train community members on Village Savings and Loan Associations to build strong, transparent groups.

Business Skills

We provide business skills training to help members start, manage, and grow successful enterprises.

Tailoring & Sewing

We offer tailoring training so members gain hands-on skills they can use to earn income and start their own businesses.

The Lifecycle of Success

Our transparent process ensures every shilling is accounted for and every member has a voice.

01
Weekly savings & share purchase
02
Loan application & group approval
03
Transparent record-keeping & audit
04
Annual share-out & celebration
See How It Works
Members counting savings during a group meeting

Become a Strategic Partner

We have worked with the Kenya Red Cross, Grassroots Economics Foundation, and the Danish Refugee Council — and we welcome new partners and donors to help us grow our reach in Kalobeyei.