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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

Suzita’s Journey: Overcoming Challenges & Scaling Success
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Suzita’s Journey: Overcoming Challenges & Scaling Success

peoplesystems2025-03-08T10:53:25+08:00

Starting and growing a sustainable small business is never easy. Entrepreneurs often face hurdles like financial instability, competition, and market uncertainty. For women with disabilities, these barriers can be even more daunting. However, inclusive entrepreneurship programs like Maybank R.I.S.E. are proving that with financial literacy, strategic planning, and the right support, women can overcome adversity, achieve financial empowerment, and uplift their communities. This is the story of Suzita Enis Binti Sukri, a Malaysian entrepreneur who turned personal and financial struggles into a thriving business, achieving a 1900% income increase in just four months. Overcoming Personal and Financial Struggles Suzita’s life changed [...]

Suzita’s Journey: Overcoming Challenges & Scaling Successpeoplesystems2025-03-08T10:53:25+08:00

Keo Rachana: From Hardship to Empowering Women Through Sustainable Entrepreneurship
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Keo Rachana: From Hardship to Empowering Women Through Sustainable Entrepreneurship

peoplesystems2025-03-08T10:53:36+08:00

For many women entrepreneurs, the journey to financial independence is filled with barriers—limited opportunities, financial instability, and societal challenges. For women with disabilities, these obstacles are even greater. However, inclusive entrepreneurship programs like Maybank R.I.S.E. are proving that with the right knowledge, financial literacy, and business strategies, women can transform their futures and uplift others. Keo Rachana, a Cambodian entrepreneur, mother of three, and a person with a disability, faced years of financial hardship after a road accident left her physically disabled. The challenges multiplied when her husband, once the family’s main provider, was forced into retirement after a landmine explosion [...]

Keo Rachana: From Hardship to Empowering Women Through Sustainable Entrepreneurshippeoplesystems2025-03-08T10:53:36+08:00

ພັນໄຊ ໄຊຍະເຕີຍ: ການເອົາຊະນະອຸປະສັກເພື່ອບັນລຸຄວາມເປັນອິດສະຫຼະພາບທາງດ້ານການເງິນ
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ພັນໄຊ ໄຊຍະເຕີຍ: ການເອົາຊະນະອຸປະສັກເພື່ອບັນລຸຄວາມເປັນອິດສະຫຼະພາບທາງດ້ານການເງິນ

peoplesystems2025-03-08T10:53:48+08:00

ສໍາລັບບັນດາຄົນພິການ ຄວາມເປັນອິດສະຫຼະທາງດ້ານການເງິນ ແມ່ນເປົ້າຫມາຍທີ່ຫ່າງໄກຫຼາຍ ຍ້ອນໂອກາດຫາວຽກເຮັດງານທໍາທີ່ຈໍາກັດ, ການກີດກັ້ນທາງສັງຄົມ, ແລະ ສິ່ງທ້າທາຍທາງດ້ານເສດຖະກິດ. ເຖິງຢ່າງໃດກໍຕາມ, ໂຄງການ Maybank R.I.S.E. ກໍາລັງພິສູດວ່າຜູ້ປະກອບການທີ່ເປັນຄົນພິການ ສາມາດສ້າງທຸລະກິດໃຫ້ປະສົບຜົນສໍາເລັດ ແລະ ຍືນຍົງດ້ວຍຄວາມຮູ້ທາງດ້ານການເງິນທີ່ຖືກຕ້ອງ, ທັກສະທາງທຸລະກິດ, ແລະ ການປຶກສາ. […]

ພັນໄຊ ໄຊຍະເຕີຍ: ການເອົາຊະນະອຸປະສັກເພື່ອບັນລຸຄວາມເປັນອິດສະຫຼະພາບທາງດ້ານການເງິນpeoplesystems2025-03-08T10:53:48+08:00

Phanxay Xayyatery: Overcoming Barriers to Achieve Financial Independence
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Phanxay Xayyatery: Overcoming Barriers to Achieve Financial Independence

peoplesystems2025-03-08T10:53:58+08:00

For many persons with disabilities (PWDs), financial independence is a distant goal due to limited job opportunities, societal stigma, and economic challenges. However, programs like Maybank R.I.S.E. are proving that PWD entrepreneurs can build successful and sustainable businesses with the right financial literacy, business skills, and mentorship. […]

Phanxay Xayyatery: Overcoming Barriers to Achieve Financial Independencepeoplesystems2025-03-08T10:53:58+08:00

Empowering Communities Through ESG: The ‘S’ That Drives Real Change
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Empowering Communities Through ESG: The ‘S’ That Drives Real Change

peoplesystems2025-02-12T16:14:32+08:00

In 2025, the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles has become more pronounced as organisations increasingly recognise their potential to drive meaningful, lasting change. While ESG encompasses various components, People Systems Consultancy (PSC) is dedicated to leading in the ‘S’—the Social aspect of ESG. This focus allows PSC to make targeted, impactful contributions that drive social sustainability and community empowerment. […]

Empowering Communities Through ESG: The ‘S’ That Drives Real Changepeoplesystems2025-02-12T16:14:32+08:00

Thor’s Journey: From Struggles to Success with R.I.S.E
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Thor’s Journey: From Struggles to Success with R.I.S.E

peoplesystems2025-02-12T16:16:04+08:00

For many, the path to financial independence is filled with obstacles, but for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the challenges can be even greater. Thor, a determined entrepreneur from the Philippines, knows this struggle all too well. Diagnosed with a seizure disorder, finding stable employment was nearly impossible. Employers hesitated to hire him due to concerns over his condition, leaving him with limited options to support himself. […]

Thor’s Journey: From Struggles to Success with R.I.S.Epeoplesystems2025-02-12T16:16:04+08:00