The objective of the program is to develop empowerment especially women economic development, Women will develop them as entrepreneur and control over their business and asset and established frequent market linkage. Poverty is increasing in the societies alarmingly. Growths of Population are high and have no employment opportunities at village or urban level. The pressure on resources of land and water together with unemployment are creating an uncontrolled situation. Political instability and insecure society makes the situation worse. In these regards Pollisree trying address the situation by taking number of activities which are (a) Savings scheme for group member,(b) Development of enterprise,(c) Provide micro credit for agriculture, livestock, rickshaw , van, fisheries, homestead gardening, small trade, some untraditional work etc.(d) Marketing outlet for the small enterprise production (e) Reduce dependency of local money lender. (f) Utilize information, education and skill for develop small trade and market management
To initiate the income generating activities, Pollisree is providing all sorts of technical assistance and support. Savings is weekly collected and according to the group decision it is deposited to the group accounts or central account of saving maintain by group leaders and Pollisree Official. These efforts have been created near about 7000 employment or self-employment opportunities.
- Total loan outstanding up to April, 2023 --- 717,871,887.00/-
- Total savings outstanding up to April, 2023 --- 235,802,743.00/-
Status of Primary Groups at present:
|
No. of Village |
No. of Groups |
Total group members |
||||
|
Male |
Female |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Total |
|
|
571 |
37 |
1525 |
1562 |
797 |
30,472 |
31269 |
Meetings are regularly held in the primary groups. During the previous year on an average 45 weekly meetings were held in each group, which was more than 99%.
With a vision to make 5000 women entrepreneur at the working area at present program develop 2200 women entrepreneur through providing skill training and money back up support, along with these try to ensure their rights through provide awareness and knowledge based training.