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Women Micro-Entrepreneur Support

Targeted post-COVID livelihood support for women micro-entrepreneurs from low-income communities.

ProfileCompletedDate range2022LocationsMumbai, MaharashtraPartnersSeksaria Foundation

Case Study

Challenge, intervention and RIF role.

Challenge

Many women-led micro-enterprises faced severe working-capital pressure after COVID-19 disrupted income and local markets.

Intervention

RIF identified five existing women entrepreneurs, completed due diligence and transferred small grants to help them strengthen ongoing businesses.

RIF role

Implementation partner, due-diligence coordinator and follow-up support partner.

Impact notes

  • Rs. 25,000 was distributed among five women entrepreneurs as targeted seed support.

Highlights

  • Focused on existing businesses rather than one-time relief alone.
  • Used direct bank transfers and follow-up to support transparency.

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