The goal of the unit is to Increase income and social capital among rural and urban communities of Malawi. This goal complements the higher level country office program purpose of secured livelihoods and human dignity through provision of diversified income earning opportunities and building social safety nets.

The unit will achieve the goal through; 1 Strengthen CARE’s and its partners’ effectiveness in VSL programming; 2 enhance capacity of vulnerable groups to participate in social and economic activities through viable VSL groups; 3 create an environment that fosters participation of communities in social and economic activities; 4 Integrate VSL across all sectors