Empowering the Poor through Digital Technology
We live in a digital age. Discover the power of cell phone technology as a tool to empower the poor:
Mary calls villagers and invites them for a savings group meeting. There are no roads or banks near the village. But that won’t stop her. . .
Group members gather under a tree. They record their savings and then deposit it into a secure account using cell phone technology.
Members can view their account balances, apply for, and receive loans on their phones.
Empowered Entrepreneurs
Salome uses a loan to build a sewing business. She keeps her profits in her phone, so that her earnings are secure.
Agany uses his phone to order more stock for his pharmacy. His shop is the main source of life-saving drugs for thousands in his community.
Miriam receives tips on farming, weather, and learns the best time to plant.
John connects his phone to a solar power station. He installed solar electricity in his shop through a loan on his phone.
Stronger Families and Communities
Lillian uses her phone to send money across the country so that her mother can pay for hospital treatment.
Deborah uses her phone to send money to the local school for her son’s tuition.
A local trainer monitors group savings and progress. She calls members and plans to visit them at their businesses. She encourages others and helps them succeed.
Your Opportunity
Give the gift of cell phone minutes to a community facilitator - a few dollars goes a long way. When you donate to Five Talents, you can help transform an entire community.
