In addition, the formation of women's groups has had a positive effect on social relationships. It has improved the status of women in the home and in the community. Women have control over and access to resources, and therefore more influence on decisions in the home. There has been an increase in communal projects such as fundraising for school children. Members are able to diversify their investments.
Some women purchase goats to give milk for their families.
It is easier to obtain food. Profit from trading goes back to the women, who buy from each other. The women are able to buy stationery for their children at school, and occasionally, school uniforms. The women have raised money and helped each other to pay secondary school fees. Some have improved their houses by re-thatching, mending cracks, and buying furniture and utensils.