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Dec 9, 20242 min read
A Panchayat Worker’s Journey to Leadership
"I realised I could do more; I can make a real difference in my community.” This is a story about possibilities. In a village of...
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Rural women will not volunteer - A myth that the Buzz community women have broken!
Narayanamma, a daily-wage labourer in Kamarasanahalli, Bangalore Rural district, faced a lack of public transport in her village during...
Nov 19, 20241 min read
"Empowering Women: Challenging Perceptions and Standing Strong Together"
“We want to see ourselves reflected in the great things we own, but we need to empower each other to stand strong and support women. Many...
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Rajeshwari is a force to reckon with!
In the village of Bisalahalli, Chikkaballpur district, a 29-year-old woman has transformed her life and the lives of those around her....
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Strengthening Inter-Generational Connections
Our female entrepreneur and Buzz Georgia Anchor Woman, Tako Bakradze from the village of Martkopi, is the founder of the pottery house...
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Daka Leads By Example
One of our amazing Buzz Ambassadors from Georgia - Daka Berdzenishvili, won the "Green Guria" competition of the European Union. She also...
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Cecilia's Financial Awakening
My name is Cecilia Oswald Lyimo ,a member of the Tujikomboe group in Marangu. Before joining the program, I struggled with financial...
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Her efforts were not in vain
To help businesswomen turn an idea into a business plan, work through the challenges, and reach a new level, the Ukrainian Women...
Oct 21, 20241 min read
A Family's Catering Business Revival
My name is Fransisca Massae,and I’m part of the Tambuluka group in Rombo.I joined my mother in her catering business after she suffered...
Oct 17, 20242 min read
The story of endless resilience of a mother of five who lost her business due to the war
Ukrainian women entrepreneurs continue to impress with their resilience and desire to develop the country's economy even in the difficult...
Oct 14, 20242 min read
"West Africa Hub" A Collaborative Approach to Creating Change"
The West African Hub Leadership Program was completed recently in The Gambia, from September 22nd to 27th. This initiative gathered...
Oct 4, 20242 min read
This woman has made a skyrocketing increase in income!
“I used to earn around Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000 a month. But now I earn Rs. 30,000 a month!” Here’s how she did it. Usha, a 40-year-old woman...
Sep 20, 20242 min read
This Green Motivator is locally sourcing organic vegetables for her Anganwadi from her kitchen garden
Saraswathi from Budidhamitte village in Kolar district is an Anganwadi teacher and skilled tailor. Her family includes her husband and...
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Team Buzz continues to Inspire Change Through Tree Planting
Our climate education team initiated a tree-planting exercise in the Kombo South village of Toumani Tenda. A twelve-person team, led by...
Aug 30, 20243 min read
This woman’s financial management skills facilitated her family's medical treatment expenses
It’s stories like Triveni’s that remind us why we began our Self Shakti program 12 years ago - it’s to witness them stand by themselves...
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