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SCCULT(1992)Ltd  are the Savings and Credit Co-Operative Union of Tanzania, an apex organization for SACCOS across Tanzania. SCCULT (1992) Ltd  are lobbyists, representing the interests of SACCOS to national government and a service provider, offering accountancy training, loans, internal inspections, bulk SMS, risk management, stationery, legal advice and marketing support to SACCOS.SCCULT(1992)Ltd organizes networking events for members, including the annual World SACCOS Day celebration and workshops on current issues throughout the year.

SCCULT (1992)Ltd  currently seeks funding from governmental and non-governmental organization’s, both within and outside of Tanzania, in order to improve its service and outreach to SACCOS and their members.

Mission ,Vision and Slogan

Mision

To empower and develop SACCOS through advocacy, financial and technical assistance.

Effective and sustainable cooperative organization that promotes financial inclusion in Tanzania

Strong SCCULT, for SACCOS Welfare.

Cooperative Principles

SCCULT conducts its business in accordance with the universally accepted cooperative principles which are:

  • Democratic member control

  • Members’ economic participation

  • Autonomy and Independence

  • Ongoing education, training and information

  • Co-operation among co-operatives

  • Concern for Community

  • Voluntary and open membership

Objectives

The general objective of SCCULT (1992) Ltd is to promote the business of micro savings and micro credit amongst its members.Notwithstanding the general objective under sub-rule (1) above, the specific objectives of the League shall be:

To promote and encourage thriftiness

To promote and encourage thriftiness among SACCOS members by providing them with necessary education and opportunities for improvement of their economic and social conditions

To foster and promote SACCOS

To foster and promote SACCOS organization growth and development for economic interests and members’ general welfare in accordance with co-operative principles

To co-operate and collaborate

To co-operate and collaborate with all other co-operative organizations within and outside the United Republic of Tanzania towards the furtherance of SACCOS goals

To develop and maintain

To develop and maintain the best possible public relations with the general public, the Government of Tanzania, Non-governmental Organizations, development partners, the private business sector, trade unions, voluntary organizations, national and international co-operative organizations

To promote a common code of ethics

To promote a common code of ethics and practice among members based on Co-operative Societies Act, Regulations, Co-operative Principles and Values.