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self-help
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self-help (slfhlp)
n.
The act or an instance of helping or improving oneself without assistance from others.

self-help
n
1. the act or state of providing the means to help oneself without relying on the assistance of others
2.
a.  the practice of solving one's problems by joining or forming a group designed to help those suffering from a particular problem
b.  (as modifier) a self-help group
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.self-help - the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else
assist, assistance, help, aid - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
Translations
self-help [ˌselfˈhelp]
A. Nautosuficiencia f
B. CPD [book, method] → de autoayuda
self-help group Ngrupo m de apoyo mutuo
self-help [ˌsɛlfˈhɛlp] niniziativa individuale


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Byline: ANI Amethi, Nov 20 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said here on Friday that more women should be associated with self help groups working in rural areas to make them financially strong.
A self help group is one of the best ways to make a serious change because the others in the group will keep you honest.
The Self Help Group for Farmers, Pet Owners and Others Experiencing Difficulties with the RSPCA has been campaigning for an animal NHS, initially for pensioners and their animals and later covering any animal owner on low income.
 
 
 
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