Since 2014, Home Credit has coordinated with local Women's Unions to implement loan packages and financial and livelihood support programs for disadvantaged women in localities nationwide, with a total support capital of nearly 3 billion VND.
This is part of Home Credit's commitment to social development, improving the quality of life, and is in line with the National Financial Inclusion Strategy to 2025, with a vision to 2030.
Home for Life helps hundreds of women improve their income, enhance their quality of life, reduce inequality in financial access, and achieve the Government's goal of financial inclusion.
Home Credit representative (far right) presents interest-free livelihood support package to women in Ung Hoa district (Hanoi).
Improving financial management knowledge for rural women
At the end of May, Home Credit cooperated with the Capital Women's Newspaper to provide interest-free capital support packages to 10 disadvantaged women members in 7 communes of Ung Hoa District (Hanoi). These funds help women develop their livelihoods through small-scale business models, animal husbandry, farming, or maintaining traditional occupations.
This is the 10th year the revolving capital program has been organized, supporting hundreds of women to improve their household economy, increase production value and stabilize income.
Improve women's financial management knowledge through training sessions with experts.
In addition to providing capital, Home Credit also organizes training sessions on personal and household financial management. Here, financial experts share knowledge on spending and saving plans and effective loan management. The knowledge shared is based on the book "Financial Handbook for Women" - a document compiled by leading experts in the financial field and Home Credit, providing easy-to-understand information and practical examples to help them easily apply it to their daily lives.
After the program, not only is knowledge of financial management improved, but the ability to be alert to scams is also emphasized, ensuring women are more confident and proactive in life.
Promoting innovative startups
Mr. Jakub Kudrna, Director of Business Strategy and Chairman of the ESG Steering Committee at Home Credit Vietnam, said that with the mission of economic empowerment for women, the program has accompanied women on the path to mastering their lives. Also within the framework of the Home for Life initiative, Home Credit also accompanied the Vietnam Women's Union in the annual Women Entrepreneurship Competition. This year's competition took place with the theme "Women Entrepreneurship Innovation and Green Transformation".
Home Credit representative (4th from right) received flowers and sponsorship certificate at the final round of "Women in creative startups and green transformation" in 2024.
This is an opportunity to honor women-owned businesses and organizations, especially those applying clean energy, circular economy and environmentally friendly products.
Home Credit provides start-up capital to potential projects, encourages women to develop products with Vietnamese brands, and contributes to raising awareness of the green economy. These initiatives not only create sustainable values but also spread the spirit of creativity and social responsibility in the community.
Along with that, the Financial Handbook for Women, compiled by Home Credit in collaboration with leading experts, was released this year. The book was edited from the book Understanding Finance - Smart Financial Handbook published by Home Credit in 2022, aiming to improve access to basic financial knowledge for Vietnamese women.
Home Credit hopes that through this content, it can support women to confidently manage their finances, from planning spending to investing in family economic development. The handbook was distributed to more than 800 women in the Home for Life program. In addition, people can also read it directly on the official website of Home Credit Vietnam"
The content of the handbook is designed simply, accompanied by practical examples, helping readers, especially women, easily apply it to life.
According to Mr. Jakub Kudrna, the Home for Life initiative demonstrates the commitment to accompany women on their journey of development and enhancing their economic autonomy. These efforts not only bring practical benefits but also contribute to reducing gender inequality, promoting social progress and building a more sustainable community.
With meaningful activities continuously implemented, Home Credit aims to play a pioneering role in providing financial support and improving the quality of life for Vietnamese women, so that every woman has the opportunity to realize her dreams and reach for a better future.
Source: https://vtcnews.vn/home-credit-dong-hanh-cung-phu-nu-viet-nam-ar910325.html
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