Dede

Dede refers to traditional community-based savings and lending practices found in various cultures, especially in Southeast Asia. It involves groups of people pooling their money regularly, allowing members to access collective funds for personal needs, emergencies, or investments. This system fosters financial support, trust, and social cohesion within the community. Dede operates without formal banking institutions, relying on mutual agreement and social accountability. It is a grassroots financial method that helps individuals build savings, access credit, and strengthen community ties in a sustainable and culturally familiar way.