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Tooko

Tooko savings service

The Somali Ayuuto / Hagbad tradition, built for growth.

The Tooko Service adapts the traditional Somali Ayuuto/Hagbad system to promote financial inclusion and a culture of savings and investment among low-income individuals and small business owners.

Clients save funds over a pre-agreed period. At the end of that period, they receive an investment opportunity equal to their savings.

How it works

  1. Agree a saving period

    You and Maal Microfinance agree how long you will save for.

  2. Save regularly

    You build up your savings over the agreed period.

  3. Access an investment opportunity

    At the end of the period you receive an investment opportunity equal to your savings.

What it offers

For individuals

Investment opportunities, free business consultation and future investment plans.

For the community

Encourages job creation and a commitment culture among small business owners.

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Entrance of the Maal Microfinance L.T.D office with the Maal logo above the door
Women and men sit in a circle under a tree for a Maal Microfinance financial education session