Sustaining community self-help groups beyond donor support: lessons from a qualitative study of self-help groups, including persons affected by leprosy and disability in rural India

SHGs are often sustained after the funding and managerial donor support have been withdrawn. The findings emphasise the importance of strong leadership, community support and external facilitation in sustaining SHGs and enhancing their impact on marginalised populations. This study contributes to understanding the role of SHGs in addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by individuals affected by leprosy and offers insights for improving their long-term viability.

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BMJ Open
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-110417
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Leprosy Research and Treatment
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Sustaining community self-help groups beyond donor support: lessons from a qualitative study of self-help groups, including persons affected by leprosy and disability in rural India

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Sustaining community self-help groups beyond donor support: lessons from a qualitative study of self-help groups, including persons affected by leprosy and disability in rural India

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Abstract

SHGs are often sustained after the funding and managerial donor support have been withdrawn. The findings emphasise the importance of strong leadership, community support and external facilitation in sustaining SHGs and enhancing their impact on marginalised populations. This study contributes to understanding the role of SHGs in addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by individuals affected by leprosy and offers insights for improving their long-term viability.

BMJ OpenVol. 16(1)
University of Warwick (GB), The Edgbaston Hospital (GB), University of Birmingham (GB)
Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Health and Social Care
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Sustaining community self-help groups beyond donor support: lessons from a qualitative study of self-help groups, including persons affected by leprosy and disability in rural India — Anjali Shrivastva, Onaedo Ilozumba, et al. · BMJ Open (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS