Name: How women in rural India turned courage into capital
Uploaded: 2018-08-20T14:57:45Z
Duration: 14 min 18 s
Description: When bankers refused to serve her neighbors in rural India, Chetna Gala Sinha did the next best thing: she opened a bank of her own, the first ever for and by women in the country. In this inspiring talk, she shares stories of the women who encouraged her and continue to push her to come up with solutions for those denied traditional financial backing.

When bankers refused to serve her neighbors in rural India, Chetna Gala Sinha did the next best thing: she opened a bank of her own, the first ever for and by women in the country. In this inspiring talk, she shares stories of the women who encouraged her and continue to push her to come up with solutions for those denied traditional financial backing.

How women in rural India turned courage into capital

Courageous women in rural India defied exclusion by founding their own bank, now serving over 100,000 account holders and holding more than 20 million dollars in savings. Despite having no formal education, these women learned to read, count, and negotiate for their right to save money securely. Their inventive solutions, like biometric banking using fingerprints instead of PINs, address the needs and realities of their community. Their stories showcase how determination and collaboration can overturn barriers and create new opportunities.