Uthabiti Case Studies – GRAMEEN and Rural Financial Initiative (RUFI) - Learnings from the Grameen-RUFI partnerships under Uthabiti in Palabek Settlement

The collaboration between Grameen Foundation and the Rural Finance Initiative (RUFI) in Palabek, supported by the USAID-BHA funded Uthabiti activity, is dedicated to advancing financial inclusion among refugee and host community members. This partnership focuses on delivering financial services and digitizing Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to uplift households, foster self-reliance, and enhance economic resilience within the targeted population.

This report presents key insights from a Learning Activity conducted in March 2024, featuring focus group discussions (FGDs) with refugee and host community members, along with interviews with Grameen and RUFI representatives. These findings shed light on the partnership’s emerging achievements in improving livelihoods.