The international NGO, CARE, has posted a list of 94 FAQs about VSLAs.
Here, you can find answers to basic questions such as “What is a savings group?” and “What are the benefits of participating in a savings group?” as well as questions about forming a group and holding meetings such as “How do I form a savings group?” and “What is the procedure for issuing loans to members in the group meeting?”
You will also find questions on:
- Managing a savings group
- Savings
- Loans
- Social funds
- Cash box and safety measures, and
- Record keeping
You can also find a reference to a facilitator’s guide on VSLAs, downloadable from: https://www.fsnnetwork.org/resource/village-savings-and-loans-association-facilitators-guide [1]
The FAQs are available at: https://www.fsnnetwork.org/resource/village-savings-and-loans-association-facilitators-guide [1]