APMAS, Mahila Abhivruddhi Society, Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh

APMAS was set up to meet the increasing need voiced in various forums to bring a quality mode to the phenomenally growing SHG Movement in Andhra Pradesh. APMAS, a state level institution, supports the women's self help movement and promotes sustainable livelihoods. APMASs core activities are: Quality Assessment, Quality Enhancement, Livelihoods and Research & Advocacy. APMAS registered as a public society, started functioning from July 2001 and represents a partnership between public-private institutions like the Government of Andhra Pradesh, Banks, representatives of Civil Society Organizations and SHG/MACS. VISION Emergence of high quality and financially viable member-managed & member-owned savings and credit institutions (SMFI) of women in Andhra Pradesh. PURPOSE To enhance the ability of SMFIs to provide responsive services to its members on a sustainable basis in AP.