Cambodia

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 [...]