Asha Duale, chairwoman of a CARE-supported Village Savings & Loan Association, started a small clothing and sundries stall in Higlo village in Somaliland. Like many of her fellow members, Asha and her family lost most of their animals to drought, and were left with only 4 or 5 sheep and goats. They were forced to migrate to town and seek support from village-dwelling relatives. Ashla is benefiting from CARE's Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) project, which focuses on internally displaced persons (IDPs), vulnerable women and families with large numbers of girls. Members gain access to credit and business training -- but most importantly, access to self-realization, self-respect and empowerment. Photo Credits: 2011 Rick Perera/CARE