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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