May 17, 2025 community bank - community-led - economic development - education - farming - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners

Paving the Way to a Brighter Future

Maung Dein village, situated in Pin Laung Township, has 47 households and a total population of 223. The villagers primarily farm corn. The...
May 1, 2025 community bank - community-led - economic development - education - farming - female leaders - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment - zambia

A New Chapter for Rosa: Community Loan Fuels Growth and Education

The community bank has been a game changer for Rosa Konye in Mpasu village in the southern Province of Zambia. 64-year-old Rosa has relied...
Feb 26, 2025 community bank - community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners

Women’s Group Discussions in Zambia

Women's Group Discussion Meeting We have an exciting update from our Zambian partner villages! This spring, we are launching a new...
Jan 22, 2025 community bank - community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners

Building a Stronger Future Through Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar

The above images are from villages slated for major infrastructure projects this year. 2025 marks a significant year for Shanta...
Oct 10, 2024 community bank - community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Myanmar staff - Uncategorized - VAP - Village Partners

Why Six Years?

You might wonder why Shanta’s village partnerships take six whole years. (we get this question a lot!) Yes—it’s a big commitment!...
Aug 29, 2024 community bank - community-led - economic development - education - leadership - peoplesactionforum - Uncategorized - Village Partners - zambia

That’s a Wrap

For the first time, Shanta offered two Insight Trips in 2024. Interest for next year is also at an all-time high. Maybe you've thought...
Aug 20, 2024 community bank - community-led - economic development - education - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - zambia

Meet Mark Harmon, Shanta’s New Board President

What interested you and for how long have you been involved with Shanta? Our Executive Director, Wade Griffith, is a close friend and...
Mar 14, 2024 community bank - community-led - economic development - education - female leaders - leadership - peoplesactionforum - Uncategorized - Village Partners - women - womensempowerment - zambia

Meet Francina

Francina Kobela is 55 years old and has two adult children, both women whose education stopped by grade 9. She is a true leader in her...
Aug 9, 2023 community bank - community-led - economic development - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners - zambia

Success Is Best When It Is Shared

Lin Phon village is situated in Pin Laung Township, 29 kilometers from the nearest town. It has 56 homes with a population of 290 people of...
Feb 22, 2023 community bank - community-led - economic development - leadership - Uncategorized - Village Partners

More Pig Farming Success!

“Now I don’t need to take out loans at interest anymore. I don’t have to worry much about whether our money is for my children's...