Invest in Women's Teams, Grow Local Business
When provided with initial capital, local women's teams are ready to create products and establish their own businesses, strengthening the community economy.
By SUSANTA PATTNAYAK · ADABA
Responds to — Lack of local economic opportunity
I know what our women's teams can achieve. If we are given twenty thousand rupees, or even ten thousand, we will buy goods and make products to sell. We are ready to do business, to create and trade within our community. This isn't just about getting money; it's about our ability to make things and contribute.
When our women's group is given this support, we will make things and do business. This helps us provide for our families and strengthens our local economy. We are capable, and with initial capital, we can make a big difference for our families and our village.
The recipe
Provide initial capital to local women's groups to establish and run small businesses.
Women's empowermentLocal economySmall businessCommunity investmentSelf-sufficiency
