Build Up

Working together with co-operatives

Build Up addresses the unique financial education needs of members of organised and structured community groups or organisations who are working together to achieve a common goal. These include, for example, members of Cooperative Financial Institutions (CFIs), Co-operative Housing Associations and Agricultural Co-ops.

“This programme taught me to be more financially responsible and to separate business from my personal account. They also taught us how to treat and lead people.”

Vuyo Ndimeni, Build Up participant, Mbizana Rural Enterprise Development (RED) Hub

“We’ve found that the need for programmes like Build Up has increased across the country. A lot of groups have been formed and are now trying to provide additional support to their members, particularly in terms of financial literacy. Build Up is very well positioned to provide support to these types of beneficiaries.”

Koovi Moodley, ASISA Foundation Chief Operating Officer

Key Objectives

Provide relevant consumer financial education to facilitate financial security and sustainability.

Provide personal and business financial knowledge and skills in the context of their role as members of a co-operative/organised group.

Equip participants with knowledge and skills that will help grow their confidence and influence a positive change in attitude toward their personal and business finances.

Promote, support and enhance a culture of savings and investment.