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07/03/2024

04/01/2024

- "When our women came to us for economic empowerment, they were very clear that they did not want to get into the available work streams of construction labourers or stone breakers. So we decided that the Mann Deshi Foundation should focus on areas that our women want to address and empower themselves economically, and generate additional income." - Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder, Mann Deshi Foundation

Through its collaboration with Samhita-CGF, Mann Deshi Foundation empowered countless women in rural areas, providing them with access to credit, financial inclusion, entrepreneurial skills, and essential tools for self-reliance. Their innovative approach, including the introduction of digital, financial and entrepreneurship education, has not only bridged the gender gap in entrepreneurship but also ignited economic revolutions in traditionally underserved communities.

Watch Part 1 of our Spotlight featuring Samhita-CGF's Founder, Priya Naik in conversation with Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder of Mann Deshi Foundation to discuss the need for sustainable financial independence for women across all communities, and our work together as part of the REVIVE Alliance to achieve this common goal.

Watch out this space for more insightful discussions with thought leaders across industries who are transforming communities, one good deed at a time!

20/05/2023

Amidst the challenges brought by the pandemic, a remarkable wave of women entrepreneurs has surged in India, showcasing resilience and determination.

Today, there are over 13.5 million women-led enterprises in the country, but there's still a lot more work to do! Explore how Microsoft and Samhita-CGF are empowering these women entrepreneurs through the digital and financial inclusion program.

Ready to be inspired? Click the link below to know more.

🔗 https://samhita.org/the-need-for-partnership-empowering-women-led-businesses-through-collaboration/

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13/04/2023

Aligned with the Government of India’s financial inclusion goals, Samhita CGF and CSC E-Governance Services have unlocked access to key social security schemes such as PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) to bring financial security to the underserved at a Pan-India level.

Through this program, underserved individuals (across all States/UTs) were sensitised to the need for such safety nets while enabling access to the risk coverage.

Join us in our efforts to promote financial inclusion and empower every Indian with a secure future.

07/04/2023

Etsy partners with Samhita Social Ventures to empower skilled craftspersons across India.

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29/03/2023

Digital literacy plays a crucial role in growing the customer base of women led small-scale businesses. To help them thrive in a competitive market, we support several digitally trained women-micro entrepreneurs with the returnable grants.

Through such compelling narratives, like that of Rushali, we have learnt that digital empowerment leads to financial empowerment, and also brings forth the leaders, innovators and champions hidden deep inside our participants.

With our partners Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and , we aim to impact many more women like Rushali. Here’s her story:
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23/03/2023

While there is so much opportunity for women to become entrepreneurs, there is a significant gap in achieving this target due to the lack of accessibility to digital tools and technology.

Through the support of S&P Global and the Mann Deshi Foundation, we will next support 2500+ Digitally and Financially Empowered women entrepreneurs in the coming 2 years to expand their businesses with the help of the Returnable Grants.

Here is the story of Sunita Bhonsle, who has expanded her business of homemade spices by leveraging her digital literacy training.

20/03/2023

Did you know that women micro entrepreneurs face unique challenges while building and growing their businesses?

Swipe through to learn more about these challenges and how we support them.

15/03/2023

13/03/2023

Here's Saima Bano, a general store owner and an ambitious entrepreneur who always wanted to expand her customer base outside of her village. She comes from Durjanpurpatti, a small village in Uttar Pradesh, where most of the population belongs to minority communities and is economically backward. A woman of dreams, Saima, runs a general store and is dependent on nearby villages from where she receives most of her customers. While for a long period, she was struggling in mobilizing customers, she began connecting with people from other villages over smartphones using WhatsApp, Telegram, and other social media platforms after her digital literacy training.

Through our ongoing digital literacy program supported by Microsoft, we’ve impacted 5000+ women entrepreneurs like Saima.
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08/03/2023

When women are empowered with digital tools and technology, they become agents of change in their families, communities, and beyond. Equal access to the digital world leads to overcoming discrimination, ensuring well-being, and helping them take decisions that impact the quality of their lives.

On this , we’re celebrating by spotlighting women champions, innovators, and change-makers, that are breaking down barriers and realizing their full potential.

Watch this space and become a part of our journey with

18/02/2023

As we conclude our series, we bring to you the story of Pushpa, a small business entrepreneur, who revived her own livelihood and provided employment opportunities to other women in her neighbourhood.

Join us as we listen to her story and celebrate small women-led businesses.

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