Article: Jonglei women celebrate anniversary of saving.

By Philip Thon Aleu October 31, 2009 (BOR) -- Jonglei state women association marked a year of group saving and lending on Saturday as members get benefits at Dhiam-Dhiam women hotel in Bor. Around one hundred women profited from the program.

Jonglei State women Asociation celebrating a year long-saving and lending on Oct. 31, 2009 in Dhiam-Dhiam Hotel in Bor (Philip Thon Aleu -- ST)

A state minister describes the women's initiative as an "eye opener, our own bank" and depicts strong desire for "the spirit of self-reliance." Saving and internal lending communities (SILC) is a program introduced by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in March and July, 2008 ...

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