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From Trauma to Talent: Sivanh’s Journey of Empowerment
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From Trauma to Talent: Sivanh’s Journey of Empowerment

peoplesystems2025-04-22T11:24:52+08:00

Sivanh, a young Laotian artist and entrepreneur, shares how inclusive training empowered his journey from trauma to talent. In the heart of Laos, a young man named Sivanh Sibounhueang has transformed tragedy into purpose. At the age of 16, he lost both arms in a life-altering electrical accident. The traumatic event led to isolation, depression, and uncertainty about his future. But instead of succumbing to despair, Sivanh picked up a pencil—with his toes—and started to draw. Today, he is not only a thriving artist but a national advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship and disability empowerment. His journey was made possible [...]

From Trauma to Talent: Sivanh’s Journey of Empowermentpeoplesystems2025-04-22T11:24:52+08:00

From Caregiver to Changemaker: Merjane’s Journey of Financial Empowerment
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From Caregiver to Changemaker: Merjane’s Journey of Financial Empowerment

peoplesystems2025-04-17T17:35:18+08:00

In the heart of San Juan City in the Philippines, Merjane De Guzman’s story is a powerful example of how inclusive entrepreneurship can transform not only livelihoods but entire communities. As a mother to five children—two of whom are Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)—Merjane’s daily reality was a delicate balance of caregiving, financial stress, and resilience. Through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme, she turned these challenges into opportunities, building a sustainable business that reflects both personal triumph and a broader commitment to social good. […]

From Caregiver to Changemaker: Merjane’s Journey of Financial Empowermentpeoplesystems2025-04-17T17:35:18+08:00

Bridging the Financial Gap for Marginalised Entrepreneurs
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Bridging the Financial Gap for Marginalised Entrepreneurs

peoplesystems2025-04-11T16:15:12+08:00

In today’s dynamic economic landscape, entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools for building self-sufficiency, driving innovation, and lifting communities out of poverty. Yet for millions of marginalised individuals—particularly women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and rural or low-income communities—the path to entrepreneurship is blocked by a persistent financial gap. […]

Bridging the Financial Gap for Marginalised Entrepreneurspeoplesystems2025-04-11T16:15:12+08:00

From Stigma to Strength: How Siti Fatimah Built a Thriving Business Against the Odds
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From Stigma to Strength: How Siti Fatimah Built a Thriving Business Against the Odds

peoplesystems2025-04-10T14:08:07+08:00

In Cirebon, West Java, Siti Fatimah’s journey is a testament to what happens when resilience meets opportunity. Living with a physical disability due to leprosy, Siti faced not just physical limitations, but also social stigma and a lack of confidence. But through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme, she found the knowledge and support to transform her life—and her business. […]

From Stigma to Strength: How Siti Fatimah Built a Thriving Business Against the Oddspeoplesystems2025-04-10T14:08:07+08:00

From Setback to Comeback: Ag Salriminsha’s Rise
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From Setback to Comeback: Ag Salriminsha’s Rise

peoplesystems2025-04-03T17:19:13+08:00

In the quiet hills of Sabah, Malaysia, Ag Salriminsha’s story stands as a powerful reminder that the human spirit is stronger than circumstance. Once a thriving chef in Kuala Lumpur, Ag’s life changed dramatically following a severe accident and job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. But through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme, his determination found direction—proving how inclusive entrepreneurship and financial literacy can help individuals rebuild their lives and uplift others. […]

From Setback to Comeback: Ag Salriminsha’s Risepeoplesystems2025-04-03T17:19:13+08:00

Choun Lay’s Journey: Inclusive Entrepreneurship Through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme
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Choun Lay’s Journey: Inclusive Entrepreneurship Through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme

peoplesystems2025-03-27T13:05:15+08:00

In Cambodia’s bustling capital of Phnom Penh, Choun Lay’s story is one of persistence, innovation, and the strength of community support. A woman with a physical disability due to polio, she has turned the challenges of her early life into a platform for empowerment, thanks to her resilience and the support of the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programme, implemented by People Systems Consultancy (PSC). […]

Choun Lay’s Journey: Inclusive Entrepreneurship Through the Maybank R.I.S.E. Programmepeoplesystems2025-03-27T13:05:15+08:00

Beyond Survival: Soulitha’s Mission to Build a Future Through Business
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Beyond Survival: Soulitha’s Mission to Build a Future Through Business

peoplesystems2025-03-18T17:00:27+08:00

A Mother’s Strength in the Face of Adversity In the quiet village of Pearmai, Lamam District, Sekong Province, Laos, Soulitha Thinsekamarn never expected that a single medical mishap would change the course of her life. Growing up in a middle-class family, she believed that hard work would lead to stability. However, after experiencing a medical complication that left her physically disabled in her left leg and right arm, everyday tasks became a challenge. […]

Beyond Survival: Soulitha’s Mission to Build a Future Through Businesspeoplesystems2025-03-18T17:00:27+08:00

Sally Agapito: From Survival to Entrepreneurial Success
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Sally Agapito: From Survival to Entrepreneurial Success

peoplesystems2025-03-11T13:25:47+08:00

For many women, entrepreneurship is not just about pursuing financial freedom—it is a means of survival. It is about creating a way to provide for family, overcome hardship, and rebuild stability in times of crisis. For Jerusalem “Sally” Agapito, starting a business was not a dream she had the luxury to plan for. It was something she was forced into, a way to support her family when illness threatened everything she had worked for. […]

Sally Agapito: From Survival to Entrepreneurial Successpeoplesystems2025-03-11T13:25:47+08:00

The Business Case for Empowering Marginalised Women
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The Business Case for Empowering Marginalised Women

peoplesystems2025-03-10T15:33:26+08:00

Women from marginalised communities face significant economic barriers, including a gender gap in financial inclusion that stands at 27% globally, with disparities even higher in ASEAN countries ([1]), including limited access to financial services, entrepreneurial networks, and sustainable employment. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2024, gender parity in economic participation remains decades away without systemic change ([1]). Yet, investing in marginalised women is not just a social obligation—it is an economic opportunity. Companies with gender-diverse leadership see 25% higher profitability, while inclusive business models drive stronger economic resilience ([2]). However, systemic inequalities continue to prevent marginalised [...]

The Business Case for Empowering Marginalised Womenpeoplesystems2025-03-10T15:33:26+08:00

Sutiasih’s Journey: From Loss to Thriving Entrepreneur
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Sutiasih’s Journey: From Loss to Thriving Entrepreneur

peoplesystems2025-03-06T14:50:08+08:00

For many, entrepreneurship is about chasing dreams and financial freedom. But for women with disabilities, it is often a matter of survival. Without access to stable jobs, business financing, or community support, many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. For Sutiasih, entrepreneurship was not a choice—it was a necessity. When tragedy struck her family, she had to rebuild her life from the ground up, armed with only her determination, sewing skills, and a deep desire to provide for her children. This is not just a story of financial success. It is a story of grit, resilience, and a mother’s unwavering [...]

Sutiasih’s Journey: From Loss to Thriving Entrepreneurpeoplesystems2025-03-06T14:50:08+08:00