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MANUSHI

Creating a collaborative Platform for

Capacity Building in Financial Inclusion

"Poverty is a thread to Peace”Prof. Muhammad Yunus

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World GoalEffective tool of poverty

reductionStepping stone to reaching

the poor and their untapped potential through financial inclusion

Ensuring millions of the world poorest families, especially women are receiving credit for self employment and other services.

100 million beneficiaries increasing income from below to above US $ 1 a day

In Nepal 20 years, increased

momentum75 districts reachedMillions of families

benefitedAwareness of Social

securityFocus on Micro-Enterprise

and Entrepreneurial Development

Micro-credit Now...

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WHO?Women, Children, Men, Families, Communities

HOW?

• Advance women empowerment and leadership (Social and economic) • Gender equality & equity• Foster self-confidence and positive self-esteem• Ensure knowledge of women’s rights• Improve nutritional habits, employment and livelihoods• Education/Training• Understanding, respect and harmony in families and

society

• Financial Literacy and Client protection• Technology Transfer • Partnership of institutions and community groups at local and

national levels • Cooperation with government on policies and laws• Build capacity in financial sector with central banks and non-

banking institutions• Analyze weakness and limitations to develop new and stronger

pathways• Join hands at local and international levels to devise a code of

conduct for success and a long range vision

WHY?

The Road to Financial Inclusion…

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Group of 15 female members

Developed Dhaka weaving

Trained by a Nepalese Fair Trade Organization

Manushi Micro-credit beneficiaries (Rs 30,000 per member)

Networking with Manushi on product development, product diversification and marketing

Dhaka Enterprise Development

Vegetable Farming Generational skill sharing and developed organic farming Self-sustained profession…and growing Collaborations with:

• Government Agricultural Department• Organic World and other line agencies (technical

input & product development)• Marketing through local market and hotels

A glimpse at Successes…