{"id":55665,"date":"2025-09-18T17:02:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/how-fcap-drives-self-determination-for-women-and-people-with-disabilities\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T20:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T20:05:18","slug":"how-fcap-drives-self-determination-for-women-and-people-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/how-fcap-drives-self-determination-for-women-and-people-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"How \u2018FCAP\u2019 drives self-determination for women and people with disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The FCAP equips community members with the skills to work collaboratively, make transparent decisions, and lead their own development.<\/p>\n<p>Through weekly FCAP meetings, village members identify challenges, select profitable projects, and receive a seed microgrant from Spark Microgrants to bring their plans to life. <\/p>\n<p>This process provides both financial assistance and expert guidance, helping residents gain the confidence to drive their own initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>Community members happily report gaining valuable skills in financial management and in designing effective development plans. <\/p>\n<p>Cl\u00e9mentine Nyirakamagaza explained that she was among the first in Bucyaba village to attend training sessions part of the FCAP. Today, she leads FCAP activities in her community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen FCAP started in our village, some people did not understand it and participation was low. We were trained first, then we went out to sensitize others. Those who accepted joined the groups, and together we started solving problems,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe program gave us confidence. I realized that taking care of the household does not only mean providing food, but also paying attention to cleanliness. The training became a starting point for self-development. Today, I have been able to buy two plots of land and renovate my house,\u201d added Nyirakamagaza. <\/p>\n<p>Phineas Rwamanywa, who is differently abled, testifies how the skills he gained through the FCAP and the microgrant he received from Spark Microgrants transformed his life. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough FCAP and Spark Microgrants\u2019 support, our village chose cattle farming. I was lucky to be among those selected to receive a cow. It calved,  and the money from the calf, funded other development projects while continuing to rear cattle,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a person with a disability, FCAP did not exclude me. Instead, it showed me that anyone, no matter their condition, can work and achieve the development they aspire to,\u201d added Rwamanywa.<\/p>\n<p>Aime Fran\u00e7ois Niyonsenga, the Deputy Mayor of Gakenke District in charge of Economic Development, confirmed that the project has transformed citizens\u2019 attitudes and participation in government programs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis project has changed many things, especially the mindset. Citizens now actively take part in government initiatives and community projects. For example, when it comes to subscriptions for community-based health insurance [Mutuelle de Sant\u00e9], they now achieve 100% coverage,\u201d he noted.  <\/p>\n<p>Residents commonly use the grants provided by Spark Microgrants to invest in farming, small businesses, tailoring, and digital services including those offered through platforms such as Irembo, among others.  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94641\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/imwe_mu_mishinga_abakorana_na_spark_bakora_harimo_n_ubudozi-eb622.jpg\" alt=\"Through partnerships with Spark, residents are also running projects such as tailoring.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94640\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abatuye_mu_mudugudu_wa_kirabo_bakoze_umushinga_wo_gutanga_serivisi_za_irembo-dc8e6.jpg\" alt=\"In Kirabo Village, community members launched a project to provide Irembo services.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94642\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/inzira_y_iterambere_fcap_nta_n_umwe_iheza_mu_batuye_umudugudu-793c6.jpg\" alt=\"The program ensures that even people with disabilities are included in village initiatives.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94639\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abaturage_mu_mudugudu_wa_bucyaba_biyuzurije_inzu_y_umudugudu_ifite_agaciro_ka_asaga_miliyoni_7_frw-98e92.jpg\" alt=\"Residents in Bucyaba Village built a community house worth over 7 million Rwandan francs.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94637\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/abakorana_na_spark_kandi_bakora_imishinga_itandukanye_harimo_n_ubworozi-82126.jpg\" alt=\"Farmers are using livestock to improve their livelihoods and support other daily needs.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94643\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/inzira_y_iterambere_yafashije_abagore_kwitinyuka_bitabira_gahunda_za_leta-df639.jpg\" alt=\"The  program has empowered women to gain confidence and take part in government programs.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94644\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/nyirakamagaza_yavuze_ko_uretse_kubafasha_kwitinyuka_inzira_y_iterambere_yabafashije_mu_iterambere_nk_abagore-54290.jpg\" alt=\" Nyirakamagaza says the program has not only boosted women\u2019s confidence but also improved their economic well-being.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94645\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/phenias_avuga_inzira_y_iterambere_yamufashije_kuvugurura_inzu-60f33.jpg\" alt=\"For Phineas Rwamanywa, the program made it possible to renovate and upgrade his home.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-94646\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/ubworozi_n_imwe_mu_mishinga_abagize_itsinda_ry_umudugudu_wa_bucyaba_bahisemo-ed41d.jpg\" alt=\"Livestock farming remains one of the most popular projects chosen by community groups.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women and people with disabilities in districts where Spark Microgrants operates have praised the progress achieved through the Facilitated Collective Action Process (FCAP).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000094633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-55665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default 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