When scarce resources are cornered by the rich few, the only defense that the poor and needy have is to form a social collectives to have a say in matters concerning their welfare.
SJS has pioneered many small group cooperatives in rural and semi-urban areas. Such cooperatives have empowered people to pool in their resources for the benefit of all.
Pioneering and facilitation of small group cooperatives by SJS Congregation have gone a long way in helping people help themselves.