1. The self-help group made low-interest loans so its members could buy homes. 2. Outside the church, attempts to organize national self-help groups had checkered histories. 3. The Vanavasi Kalyan Ashram helps with the formation of people's self-help groups . 4. The credit facility will be targeting income-and employment-generating micro-enterprises and self-help groups . 5. Chavez's government denies arming the associations, which are billed as self-help groups . 6. Self-help groups are less bureaucratic and work on a more grassroots level. 7. These purposes were : childcare; self-help groups ; closed / contemplative religious orders. 8. The president has approved plans to help groups opposing the Taliban. 9. In addition, Shepherd assists self-help groups that are working on legislation and issues. 10. Self-help groups using the Alcoholics Anonymous model may also be useful.