SayPro, in partnership with the United States Peace Corps, is expanding access to micro-lending and financial resources for women in low-income and underserved communities. SayPro understands that financial independence is a powerful tool for women’s empowerment. By offering small loans, savings programs, and business training, SayPro helps women start and sustain income-generating ventures. Peace Corps volunteers support these efforts by providing financial literacy workshops and mentorship. SayPro ensures that women have the tools and confidence to manage finances, grow their businesses, and invest in their families’ futures.
SayPro’s micro-lending program is designed to be flexible and culturally appropriate, with low-interest options and group-based repayment structures. This model builds trust and accountability among participants. SayPro trains local women leaders to manage community savings groups, making financial access more sustainable. Peace Corps volunteers help SayPro create tools and materials that simplify budgeting, bookkeeping, and digital payments. SayPro also encourages women to explore non-traditional business sectors like tech, transport, and energy, where they can lead innovation and economic change.
SayPro recognizes that financial support must be accompanied by social support. That’s why the program includes peer networking, family engagement, and personal development sessions. Women learn to overcome barriers such as legal discrimination, lack of property rights, and limited mobility. With Peace Corps involvement, SayPro offers business fairs and market linkage opportunities, giving women platforms to showcase and scale their enterprises. SayPro believes that economically empowered women are more likely to invest in education, health, and community welfare—creating a cycle of progress.
SayPro monitors the impact of its program through loan repayment rates, income growth, and feedback from beneficiaries. Results show that women who participate report higher self-esteem, improved household stability, and stronger social networks. SayPro is scaling its model across regions, partnering with local banks and digital lenders to expand reach. SayPro’s work with the Peace Corps continues to open doors for women, enabling financial freedom and broader community development. Through trust, knowledge, and opportunity, SayPro is shaping a more equitable future.