Financial Literacy Workshops

Financial Literacy WORKSHOPS

GED Africa is committed to supporting communities affected by the KMTR Project by offering financial literacy workshops to help Project-Affected People (PAPs) and Project-Affected Households (PAHs) manage their finances effectively.

In partnership with Trust Merchant Bank and Airtel in the Democratic Republic of Congo and NatSave in Zambia, GED Africa provides hands-on training covering essential financial skills. Participants learn how to budget as a household, invest for the future, make sustainable financial choices, and manage their funds securely. The workshops also support participants in registering for mobile banking accounts, improving access to formal banking services and supporting long-term economic resilience.

Workshop Highlights

Defining needs, wants and investments
Budgeting as a family
Investing for the future
Secure money management
Mobile banking registration

The educational materials used in these workshops were developed in-house, with direct input from both the communities and partner banks. By promoting financial literacy, GED Africa aims to ensure that communities are better equipped to manage the economic opportunities associated with the KMTR Project, supporting improved financial stability and long-term household resilience.

Workshop participants (PAPs) were highly encouraged to attend with their spouses, supporting shared decision-making at a household level and reinforcing longer-term financial stability.

Sessions are delivered in participatory formats that encourage discussion and reflection, allowing households to relate learning to their own circumstances and priorities.