These are just some of the ways that a village bank is different from an ordinary savings and credit group. Village bank members learn how to keep accurate accounts, just like a real bank. They learn how to keep their bank growing and active, how to handle money safely, and how to avoid corruption. But the village bank is not just a place for carrying out financial transactions. It is also a place where women learn to read and write, where they discuss new ideas and practice management skills, where they find support and encouragement for their business activities,.
