Microfinance and HIV prevention – emerging lessons from rural South Africa

Pronyk Pronyk, Kim Kim, Hargreaves Hargreaves, Makhubele Makhubele, Morison Morison, Watts Watts, Porter Porter · 2005 · Enterprise Development and Microfinance

Summary. Microfinance programs in rural South Africa can reduce HIV vulnerability by building economic confidence and well-being among participants. The IMAGE intervention integrated microfinance with HIV prevention activities, combining loans with health education and gender equity work. The study documents operational challenges, practical lessons, and limitations from several years of field implementation, contributing evidence that economic empowerment supports HIV prevention outcomes.

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Pronyk, P., Kim, K., Hargreaves, H., Makhubele, M., Morison, M., Watts, W., & Porter, P.. (2005). Microfinance and HIV prevention – emerging lessons from rural South Africa. Enterprise Development and Microfinance. https://doi.org/10.3362/0957-1329.2005.030

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DOI: 10.3362/0957-1329.2005.030
Countries: South Africa
Regions: Africa
Categories: funding, rural-healthcare
Added: 2026-04-28