The loan group, Trabajando para el Futuro (Working for the Future), brings meaning to the word unity. In the town of Las Pascuala, these Associates use the bonds built within their loan unit at a much greater measure: to help their community.

Many Associates of Trabajando para el Futuro are members of an organization called Mujeres en Acción (Women in Action). Mujeres en Acción is an association devoted to helping others who are less fortunate. And in their community of Las Pascuala, many members may already be considered “less fortunate.” But despite any personal adversities they may face, their desire to help others prevails.

Twenty-eight years old and now with sixty members, Mujeres en Acción reaches out to its community. With meetings twice a month, members continue to plan new ways to lend a hand to society. And while economic regression floods their town, members assure you that their cause will never die. Mujeres in Action has even raised enough money to build a free health clinic. The local clinic is run by volunteers and provides service to those who cannot afford the proper healthcare they need.

When asked how they are able to provide for others, despite their own struggles, they respond with “compassion.” An Associate and member, Ludovina de Jesus, explains that Esperanza gave her and many other women hope for the future. She states, “everyone has the right to hope”, and that is why she is confident that this group and its objective will never disappear.

Mujeres en Acción is a shining example of how an idea made reality can create long-lasting impact.