In this episode of the Effective Giving Podcast, host Lane Kipp interviews Missy Williams, co-founder and executive director of Seed Effect, an organization focused on microfinance and savings groups in South Sudan and Northern Uganda. Missy shares the inspirational origin story of Seed Effect and its evolution from providing credit-led microfinance to savings-led models. They discuss the impact of financial tools on impoverished communities, the holistic improvements seen in members' lives, and the significant spiritual transformation brought about by the program. The conversation also touches on the complexities of serving in conflict zones and Seed Effect's continual efforts to adapt and provide sustainable support.