A centavo saved everyday goes a long way!

Ms. Villaflor, a Grade III teacher from Cordova Central School in the Philippines says “I find deep joy in being able to help my students become aware that their centavo saved everyday goes a long way. They [Children] have learned the value of savings and thrift, and they take responsibility in doing their small part in helping to break the cycle of poverty. The children realize that even with the meager resources that they have, they can still find ways to save. The parents are also happy to see that little by little every week, the children’s passbooks show the growth of their own money.”

Young Savers of Tagum Coop (NATCCO, Philippines) become millionaires

Young savers’ account of Tagum Cooperative, a member of NATCCO in the Philippines, has grown to a total of P25.6 million as their membership expands to a total of 18,534.

Aflatoun currently draws 2,167 savers from the pilot schools but Bayocot said Aflatoun savers would grow fast as Tagum Cooperative plans to spread its coverage next year, requiring each branch to adopt one to three schools in its location.

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Aflatoun provides children with the building blocks of life, encouraging them to save their resources and start social and financial microenterprises. Through Social & Financial Education, children are empowered to make a positive change in their lives and in their communities and may eventually break the cycle of poverty.


Today, Aflatoun and its partners are helping children learn about their rights, save and start enterprises in 80 countries. The map below indicated the countries in which Aflatoun is present.

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