Micro Credit Operations
FLD has been a licensed a Micro Credit
Operator on 18 March 2009. This programme aims to promote job creation in rural communities, giving members better
access to microfinance services as an effective means of securing and sustaining their income and living condition.
Sustainable Livelihood Options Development |
Creating jobs in rural communities for improved
livelihoods
through better access to microfinance
The Asian Community Trust (ACT) has funded this project since March
2007 – ending 30 March 2010. It promotes and develops rural community livelihood options in two provinces,
Kompong Speu and Preah Vihear.
The second phase, Rural Employability Creation, promotes rural job
creation by giving members better access to micro finance services. As well, it now reaches Siem Reap and
Oddar Meanchey Provinces. The whole project will benefit 127 Village Savings and Loan Associations with 2,390
individual members, the majority of whom are female.
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Income Generating Activity |
Improving food and income security in vulnerable
households
in Siem Reap
province
Financed by CAF Australia for one year from 1 July 2009, there are
currently 150 farmers in five groups who have been given basic agricultural skills training and access to
micro loans. It is expected that 750 indirect beneficiaries or families will benefit from this project.
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