A New Beginning: How Women Empowered (WE) Helped Norma Get Her Life Back on Track

Norma Elizabeth de Jesús, a strong and resilient woman from the community of Llano del Horcón in San Marcos, Honduras, faced one of the most challenging periods of her life after suffering from COVID-19. The illness not only took a toll on her physical health but also led her into a deep depression.

During this difficult time, members from a Women Empowered (WE) group invited her to join their circle. Initially, Norma declined the invitation due to her emotional state, but the unwavering perseverance and constant support of her peers eventually inspired her to join.

WE is a Global Communities initiative dedicated to the social, economic and political empowerment of women through the formation of self-managed, self-sustaining savings groups. WE groups are formed based on proven savings group methodologies that bring together 15-25 participants to save money, develop financial literacy, lend to each other and invest in income-generating activities. The WE groups become a platform for members to raise awareness of important issues and act collectively to improve their lives and their communities.