Women's Development-Self Help Groups (SHG)

Sawen Group helps form, train, and strengthen women's Self Help Groups across rural India. An SHG is one of the most effective ways to bring women together for savings, small loans, and shared income activities.

Our team supports the entire journey, from forming a new group to helping established groups access bank credit and grow their livelihood activities.

We work with government departments, NGOs, banks, and corporations to build strong, self-reliant SHG networks that create real, lasting change for women and their families.

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What is a Women’s Self Help Group (SHG)?

A Self Help Group is a small group, usually of ten to twenty women, who come together to save money regularly and support each other financially and socially. Members contribute a fixed amount every month into a common fund, which the group can then lend to members for personal or business needs at reasonable terms.

Over time, a well-functioning SHG can also link with banks to access larger loans, take up income-generating activities together, and build a strong support system for its members. Beyond finance, SHGs often become a space where women discuss common problems, share knowledge, and support one another in matters like health, education, and family decisions.

Why SHGs Matter for Women's Development?

Financial independence: Regular savings and access to loans help women manage household needs and start small businesses without depending only on moneylenders.
Stronger decision-making power: Women who earn or manage group funds often gain more say in household and community decisions.
Collective strength: Working as a group gives women more confidence and bargaining power than working alone.
Access to formal banking: SHGs help women, many of whom never had a bank account before, connect with the formal banking system.
Community support system: Groups often become a source of emotional and social support, helping women handle personal and family challenges together.

Our SHG Support Services

Sawen Group provides complete support across every stage of SHG development:

Service	What It Covers?
SHG Formation & Group Building	Identifying members, forming groups, setting rules and structure
Savings & Book-Keeping Training	Training members on regular savings, record-keeping, and fund management
Bank Linkage Support	Helping groups open bank accounts and access loans through banks
Livelihood & Income Generation Support	Guidance on selecting and running group-based income activities
Federation Building	Connecting multiple SHGs into larger cluster or federation structures
Monitoring & Handholding	Regular follow-up to keep groups active and functioning well

Why Choose Sawen Group for Women's Development Self Help Groups (SHG)?

Ground-level experience: Our team has directly formed and supported SHGs across different states and communities.
Simple, practical training: We explain savings, book-keeping, and banking processes in a way that all members, regardless of education level, can follow.
Strong bank linkage support: We understand the documentation and process needed to connect SHGs with formal banking credit.
Livelihood focus: We do not stop at group formation; we actively support income-generating activities for real economic impact.
Long-term monitoring: We stay involved after formation to make sure groups remain active and functional, not just on paper.
Respect for local context: Our approach is adapted to local culture, language, and comfort level of the women we work with.

Start or Strengthen Your SHG Programme Today

If you want to form new women's Self Help Groups or strengthen existing ones in your project area, Sawen Group can guide the entire process, from group formation to bank linkage to livelihood support. Share your project details with us, and our team will prepare a plan suited to your community's needs.

Contact Sawen Group today to start your women's SHG development programme.

OUR FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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An SHG typically has around ten to twenty women, though the exact number can vary slightly based on local guidelines and group preference.

This depends on the group's decision, but SHGs usually start with a small, affordable monthly amount that all members can comfortably contribute.

Yes. Once a group shows regular savings and good functioning over a few months, it can apply for bank credit linkage to access larger loan amounts.

Groups can take up activities like tailoring, food processing, handicrafts, livestock rearing, or small retail, depending on local skills and market demand.

Yes. We provide ongoing training and monitoring support to help groups function well and grow their savings and livelihood activities over time.

Both. We support new group formation as well as strengthening and reviving existing SHGs that need better training, bank linkage, or livelihood support.