Updates & Stories
Why are savings groups effective?
Rahman and Rafa, have attended weekly SALT savings groups meetings for nearly 4 yrs. Over time, they started practicing what they learned.
A Look at the Salt & Light Program
Two couples, the “Smiths” and the “Joneses,” attended CAM’s Salt and Light program at a Mennonite church in Pennsylvania.
How Has COVID-19 Affected SALT Operations?
COVID-19 has affected most countries where there are SALT operations. In some locations they are able to meet, but have many precautions in place.
Three-Fold to Fifteen-Fold
As our Agri-Plus technician Edmond says, “I used to be happy with a three-fold harvest, but now I look for ways to increase my yields every year.”
About SALT
SALT is an acronym for Shared Accountability, Lending, and Teaching.
By reaching out to people in material poverty through microloans, savings groups, agricultural programs, vocational schools, and Christ-centered teaching our goal is to walk alongside clients, helping them use the resources God has placed in their care without depending on others.
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Bible-based teaching is the central focus of the SALT program. SALT clients receive regular teaching on the importance of following Jesus in everyday life.
Our two main objectives:
• Help people discover ways to provide for their families
• Pattern and teach a Biblical way of life
SALT Programs
Statistics
16
Countries with SALT programs
55,678
SALT members worldwide
382,000 +
Hours of Biblical teaching received by SALT members by year-end 2019