Six Women's Groups Obtain Goats from the Purulia Microfinance Initiative

Pictured here is one of the women's groups that has purchased goats for rearing, using their own savings and small loans obtained through the Purulia Microfinance Initiative. The women are ecstatic to have the opportunity to obtain small loans for this type of self-employment project. They plan to rear goats in groups and expect a financial return after six months' time. They plan to buy more goats in the future with a portion of the profits that the project creates. Many more women in the region are eager to get involved in the Purulia Microfinance Initiative, which will become possible as Village Earth and Village Earth-Purulia continue to work together to raise more funds.