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.
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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.
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.