Healthy CRECER
Approach
Target geography
Target Population
Target income level
- Bottom 20%
- Lower-middle income (20-40%)
- Middle-income (40-60%)
Health focus
- Primary care
CHMI PLUS Status
Profile Completeness Rating
Monitoring & Evaluation Reporting
Summary
Rural Credit with Education (CRECER) is a Financial Development Institution which works with Credit Associations to provide financial and educational services to poor women with the ultimate goal of improving their quality of life and that of their families.Key program components
During the last 5 years CRECER has investigated, tested, and launched an innovative health program which is comprised of 3 phases or levels, each of which connects to the next in a complementary manner. **Education:** Educational sessions are delivered to clients in each payment meeting every 2 weeks or once a month. Health discussions are based on client demand, and experts are invited to address specific health topics. Workshops last approximately 2 hours and all interested clients are invited to attend. **Health care:** CRECER has established agreements with healthcare institutions which allows the organization to refer its clients to reduced-cost services at the participating institution. They also organize “Jornadas de Salud” that are special days in which CRECER agencies organize visits of specialized medical personnel from partner institutions. During the day, the personnel give educational sessions, do blood work, lab examination, diagnostics, etc., depending on their specialty. There are two types of jornadas: those held specifically for CRECER clients and those open to the entire community. **Credit services:** There are two credit products for healthcare. Both are evaluated, approved, and guaranteed by the Credit Association. 1.) Crédito Oportuno (Timely Credit) - Small amounts designed to cover health emergencies (illness, accident, etc.) 2.) Crédito de Salud (Health Credit) - Larger amounts designed to cover treatment and surgery. In this case the client should present the prescription and medical diagnosis detailing the need for treatment and/or surgery.
Scale
Financials
Revenue Sources
: Interest on loansMembership/subscription feesParent Organizations
- CRECERNot-for-profit