Walezi Self-Help Group at Basi

This group has remained integrated with the Women’s Group that started it. Early on they were introduced to shares and savings with each member contributing a small sum of money that is recorded in their individual cash books. Together with the Women’s group, they farm a large plot of land, producing food to sell at market. Their goal is to establish a bore hole for irrigation.

Jumaa is a 16 years old. He is dependent on a wheelchair for his mobility. His mother  provides support for all his basic needs on a daily basis such as toileting, eating and bathing.. Jumaa did his primary examination and qualified for secondary education in a special school for the physically disabled. However, a major challenge is money for school fees and transport which means his attendance is not assured.