Women Entrepreneurs Transforming Rural Economies

Renuka Mishra of RenHomz partners with artisans across India, supporting rural crafts and livelihoods

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Preeti Bhandari, founder of Naturally Pahadi, revitalizes rural agriculture and crafts through sustainable business

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Chetna Gala Sinha founded Mann Deshi Bank, empowering 850,000 rural women with financial services and training

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Elmira Sazanova runs a sewing workshop in Kyrgyzstan, creating jobs and supporting the local economy

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Nargiza promotes local culture and employment through her tourism business in rural Kyrgyzstan

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