Sufolon (Former ASMP)

Project Background:

DDJ started this program in December 2008. The main aim of the program has been designed targeting to improve livelihoods and food security of graduated members of Jagoron program and to empower the women in family and society level. The objective of the program is to create sustainable income generating activities through Agriculture sector.

Duration: December 2008 to continuing.

Area Coverage: Pirojpur, Bagerhat, Jhalokathi, Barisal, Borguna and Gopalgonj.

Source of Funding: PKSF

Active Members                              :  1,443

Active Borrowers                             : 1,083

Loan Disbursed (Cumulative) Tk.  : 494,684,000

Loan Outstanding Tk.                     : 40,636,645

Savings Outstanding Tk.                 : 5,993,965

Goal of the Project: The goal of the program is to improve livelihoods and food security of the graduated group members through providing loan to agri-related IGAs.

Objective of the Project:

The objective of the project is to create sustainable income generating activities through Agriculture sector.

Target Group/People:

Small and marginal farmers among the group members.

Activities under the Project:

• Provide flexible loan to small and marginal farmers;
• Aware the group members on socio-economic issues.