Avoda Foundation
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>>> COMMUNITY SAVINGS / FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Saving Together Growing Stronger Community Savings and Financial Empowerment
Helping vulnerable families build savings, prepare for emergencies, and strengthen their communities - guided by Christian values of honesty, responsibility, and care.
HOPE IN PRACTICE
75
current savings groups
12+
months of regular saving
Over 500 members meet regularly.
Approximately 7 members per group.
Small amounts steady commitment new possibilities
A breakthrough in mission work: financial discipline and spiritual encouragement growing together.
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A new beginning
Learning and planning together.
SMALL STEPS. SHARED HOPE.
A new picture of what is possible
Saving together makes room for conversation, encouragement and a shared vision for tomorrow.
BELONG
Meet regularly. Share goals. Encourage one another.
PEOPLE. PURPOSE. POSSIBILITY.
Real people
Shared commitment
BUILD A HABIT
Save a small amount consistently. Learn patience and responsibility.
75 savings groups.
Over 500 members meeting regularly.
GROW IN HOPE
Pray, read Scripture and learn about life and God together.
Every small step can begin with hope
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Together, we are learning to plan for tomorrow
WHAT ONCE SEEMED IMPOSSIBLE
A pioneering spirit a new beginning
When every day is a struggle to meet basic needs, setting money aside can feel impossible. For many poor villagers and refugees, there seemed to be little left to save - and little reason to believe tomorrow could be different.
Hope changed the conversation
Avoda CEO Sriphai Homberg helped awaken a pioneering spirit: start with what you have, take a small step, and build a future together. With renewed hope and encouragement, families began saving.
Strength in community
A shared rhythm of meeting, encouragement and saving.
This is a breakthrough in mission work
Avoda now leads 75 savings groups, averaging approximately 7 members each - over 500 members who meet regularly. Members are learning that even a small, regular contribution can become an act of responsibility, confidence and hope.
Chiang Rai / Tribal communities
Building saving habits and mutual support among tribal families.
Mae Sot / Refugee communities
Making room for hope and planning amid uncertainty.
LOCAL ROOTS. GROWING REACH
From villages to new communities
When every day is a struggle to meet basic needs, setting money aside can feel impossible. For many poor villagers and refugees, there seemed to be little left to save - and little reason to believe tomorrow could be different.
Tak / Thai villages
Supporting poor villagers as they develop financial discipline and shared goals.
Small steps matter
Regular contributions build a lasting habit.
Next: Sea Nomad communities
Avoda plans to extend the approach to Sea Nomad communities. Partner with this next step.
THE RHYTHM OF A SAVINGS GROUP
Meet. Pray. Plan. Save. Grow.
01
MEET & PRAY
Gather regularly, encourage one another and pray together.
02
READ & REFLECT
Read Bible verses and learn about life, responsibility and God.
03
SET GOALS & SAVE
Discuss financial goals and contribute a small amount regularly.
04
KEEP THE COMMITMENT
Withdrawals are allowed only after more than 12 months of regular saving.
Joy and hope are growing
MORE THAN MONEY
Learning about life growing in faith
Saving becomes a shared journey. Members practice honesty, patience and responsibility, learn to plan for their families, and discover the strength of caring for one another.
Prayer and Bible reflection bring spiritual encouragement into everyday decisions. There is joy and hope while members save and learn about life and God.
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Small steps matter
Regular contributions build a lasting habit.
Help the next group begin
Partner in group facilitation, practical financial learning and expansion into new communities. Ask Avoda for current priorities and a project budget.
YOUR
PARTNERSHIP
CAN HELP HOPE
TAKE ROOT
Churches, mission organizations, foundations and companies are invited to partner.