Bringing Savings to Sierra Leone: Danica's Story

Danica is a bright 13-year-old with six brothers and sisters who lives in the far-flung community of Songo in Sierra Leone. Danica was just a baby when the brutal civil war that devastated her country came to a close, and she has grown up in its wake.

War is destructive on multiple levels. Even once the initial wreckage has been cleared, there still remains pervasive damage to society and infrastructure. During the war, Sierra Leone’s currency hit record rates of inflation. Saving money became not only irrelevant, but actually irresponsible. The savings culture was completely destroyed, as well as any ability to invest in the future.

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