Proyekto Kauswagan sa Katilingban (PKK) and its psychosocial contributions to women: The Taytay Sa Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI) experience

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the psychosocial contributions of microfinancing to the women clients of Taytay Sa Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI) in the Province of Iloilo. Simple descriptive and relational research design and utilized quantitative approaches to determine the inputs of TSKI-PKK and its contributions in improving client’s psychosocial conditions. An interview schedule was prepared and used to gather quantitative data. Respondents of the survey were 358 sample women program beneficiaries of the TSKI-PKK program in the Province of Iloilo who have participated in the program for at least three cycles. A statistically significant increase in the extent of clients’ participation in decision-making and in community activities after program participation was noted. This indicates that program participation has improved the clients’ level of empowerment. A statistically significant increase in the extent of clients’ emotional and social growth and in the practice of Christian values was also observed after program participation. This finding indicates that the clients’ attitude and values have improved after program membership. The transformational activities conducted by TSKI and the active participation of the clients’ in different TSKI-PKK activities have resulted to an improvement in the clients’ level of empowerment and an improvement in the clients’ attitudes and values.