Explorable Data around Self-Help Group Prevalence and Coverage
Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Sub-Saharan Africa can be defined as mutual assistance organizations through which individuals undertake collective action in order to improve their own lives. “Collective action” implies that individuals share their time, labor, money, or other assets with the group. SHGs are believed to be effective avenues through which to build empowerment, financial inclusion, agricultural outcomes, and/or health outcomes.