Staff Reporter
Eden Mission has generously supported two SACCOs in Chahafi Town Council with 66.7 million Ugandan Shillings to enhance the financial stability of their members.
The SACCOs, Chibumba and Nyabitare, both located in Chahafi Town Council, Kisoro District, received the funds during a ceremony held yesterday at Gakoro Church of Uganda in Chahafi. The SACCOs were presented with a cheque amounting to 66.75 million Shillings.
Kenneth Rwego, the Executive Director of Eden Mission, handed over the symbolic cheque, highlighting that the funds were offered at a highly favorable interest rate of 1 percent per month to bolster the financial stability and growth of these institutions. He expressed hope that this support would help uplift people into a cash economy, particularly by empowering couples.
Grace Akampurira Mutabazi, Eden Mission’s Coordinator for the Kigezi Region, added that Eden Mission had also trained couples in various life skills, equipping members with essential tools for personal and family development.
Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude for the financial assistance and the training provided.
Nkunzimana Hadad, the Mayor of Chahafi Town Council, stated that the funds would support beneficiaries in developing alongside the Parish Development Model funds.
