Sometimes, real change isn’t about a single moment—it’s about the quiet shifts that build over time.
In Tanzania, a woman realized that honesty was her greatest capital. It reshaped how she approaches her business and how she sees herself. In Gambia, another woman reflected on how different things might have been if she had known the power of planning earlier—but now, she’s focused on everything that’s possible moving forward.
These stories aren’t just about livelihoods or skills. They’re about transformation—the kind that comes when women begin to rewrite their own narratives, shifting from “What if?” to “What now?”
And isn’t that something many of us can relate to? The moment you start carrying yourself differently, recognizing your own strength, and seeing opportunities where you once saw limits.
For these women, this journey is about ownership. About crafting their futures on their terms and becoming catalysts for change in their communities.
What’s a shift you’ve experienced that changed how you see your future? Let’s reflect together in the comments.
When is income not enough to break the cycle of poverty?
When it’s trapped in systems that aren’t built for women.
Even as women in rural communities diversify their income—through tailoring, farming, or small businesses—they remain bound by gendered barriers. Decisions about spending and reinvesting often aren’t theirs to make. Time is stolen by unpaid caregiving. Financial growth is stifled by unequal access to resources.
At Buzz Women, we believe income is just the starting point. Real change happens when women control their earnings, shift mindsets within households, and reshape power dynamics in their communities.
This is the change we’re working towards.
Swipe through the carousel to see how gendered poverty works—and what we’re doing to change it.
What’s often overlooked when addressing gendered poverty? Share your thoughts below.
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From personal loss to financial independence—Chaitra’s story is one of resilience, determination, and change. With the Spoorthi Fellowship, she took charge of her future and is now shaping a better tomorrow.
Want to know how? Read her journey in our blog now!
Scaling impact isn’t about growing an organization—it’s about growing a movement. At Buzz Women, women lead change by training and supporting each other, ensuring impact reaches far beyond us.
What does this look like? From the Gelathi model in Karnataka to the Buzz Academy Fellowship expanding leadership across borders, and the Shakti Fund ensuring financial sustainability—our approach is rooted in local ownership and collective action.
We believe stronger communities—not bigger organizations—create lasting change. What are your thoughts on scaling impact? Let’s discuss.
At Buzz Women, Women’s Day isn’t a one-day event—it’s a reflection of the work we do all year round. Each year, we celebrate across districts, one gathering at a time, one conversation at a time, one woman at a time.
And we’re not done yet! Our celebrations are still unfolding across villages and towns, bringing together Gelathies (Community Anchors), Green Motivators, Vyaparis, and local leaders to create spaces where women:
Converse about financial resilience, sustainability, and community participation Share their experiences and leadership journeys Step forward with confidence, knowing they are part of something bigger
At the heart of this are the Gelathis or community anchors in our network—women who have completed the Spoorthi Fellowship and now nurture other women in their villages. These are women who have walked this path towards change themselves, strengthening their confidence and becoming a resource for their communities. They don’t just participate in change; they own it.
This is how we celebrate each year. And more importantly, this is why we keep showing up—so that knowledge, confidence, and opportunity reach every woman, right where she is.
Swipe through for glimpses of this journey in motion.
We are thrilled to share that Uthara Narayanan, Co-founder & Chief Changemaker of Buzz Women, has been selected as a 2024 Acumen Angels Awardee in the Workforce Development sector!
As Acumen celebrates six years of its Angels program, Uthara joins a global community of visionary leaders driving impactful solutions in Workforce Development—collectively reaching over 8.9 million people.
At Buzz Women, we believe that economic systems must work for women at the grassroots, not the other way around. Through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership training, we bring opportunities to women’s doorsteps, enabling them to build financial independence and lead change in their communities.
This recognition reflects Uthara’s dedication and the collective effort of the women we work alongside every day. We’re excited to continue deepening our impact and scaling our mission!
Learn more about all the remarkable 2024 Angels awardees: LinkedIn
She didn’t wait for change. She became the force her village needed.
From opening her rented home to a family in crisis to training 20 women in organic farming—Pillamma is reshaping Kurgal village through action, care, and courage.
Read her story.
In a world obsessed with shortcuts and scale, we’re often asked: “Is there a faster way to grow leadership?”
So today, we introduce… the eBeehive™:
AI-generated empathy, hologram hugs, and zero walking to meetings.
Instant transformation, now in beta testing.
…Just kidding. April Fools.
Because the kind of change we believe in?
It takes time. Space. Patience.
It’s built by women who meet every week in circles of trust—led by Community Anchors trained through the Spoorthi Fellowship, supported by Beehive Meetings that hold space for collective reflection and action.
There’s no shortcut to this.
And that’s exactly what makes it powerful.
This month, we’re celebrating women who don’t need an app to lead—just the courage to begin, and the community to continue.
When is income not enough to break the cycle of poverty?
Swipe through the carousel to see how gendered poverty works—and what we’re doing to change it.
What’s often overlooked when addressing gendered poverty? Share your thoughts below.
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With the Spoorthi Fellowship, she took charge of her future and is now shaping a better tomorrow.
Share their experiences and leadership journeys
Step forward with confidence, knowing they are part of something bigger
Swipe through for glimpses of this journey in motion.
Learn more about all the remarkable 2024 Angels awardees: 