In alignment with our broader vision, this department leads the charge in advancing financial inclusion by implementing empowerment initiatives across communities nationwide. We focus on reaching unbanked and marginalized groups, ensuring they have access to essential financial services and opportunities.
Goals
Increase Financial Access
Expand access to basic financial services (e.g., banking, credit, savings) for underserved and marginalized groups.
Promote Financial Literacy
Improve financial knowledge and skills among target communities to help them make informed decisions about money management and financial products.
Empower Economic Participation
Enable economic independence and entrepreneurial growth for marginalized groups through financial empowerment programs.
Drive Social and Economic Equity
Reduce the economic disparity gap by providing equitable access to financial resources and opportunities.
Foster Sustainable Community Development
Support long-term community growth by facilitating financial services that lead to economic resilience and self-sufficiency.
Objectives
Reach Unbanked Individuals
Engage and provide financial services to at least 2500 unbanked individuals in rural and underserved areas each year.
Deliver Financial Literacy Workshops
Organize and conduct 50 workshops on financial literacy across targeted communities each year.
Establish Partnerships
Engage and provide financial services to at least 2500 unbanked individuals in rural and underserved areas each year.
Distribute Micro-Grants and Loans
Provide small grants and micro-loans to help individuals in underserved communities start small businesses or achieve economic stability.
Measure Impact
Develop measurable impact metrics, such as the number of people who open bank accounts, improve savings, or increase income after receiving support through the initiatives.
Target Groups
Unbanked Individuals
People without access to
formal banking services,
especially those in rural
areas, informal sectors,
or low-income groups.
Women and Female Entrepreneurs
Women in marginalized
communities who may
face barriers to financial
access, such as limited
property rights or lower
financial literacy. Female
entrepreneurs seeking
access to capital to grow
small businesses could
also be a key focus.
Youth and Young Entrepreneurs
Young adults who may
lack financial literacy or
access to credit, including
those in urban or
rural areas seeking
entrepreneurship or
economic empowerment
opportunities.
Rural and Remote Communities
People in isolated or
underserved areas
where financial infrastructure
and access to
banking services are
limited.
Smallholder Farmers
Farmers in rural regions
who need access to
financial services like
credit, savings, and
insurance to support
agricultural activities
and protect against risks
like crop failure.
Low-Income Families
Households living below
or near the poverty line
who lack access to
savings accounts, loans,
and insurance to help
them manage their
finances and build
economic resilience.
Micro and Small Business Owners
Entrepreneurs or small
business owners who
may need access to
microloans, financial
literacy programs, and
entrepreneurial support
to grow and scale their
businesses.
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
Women in marginalized
communities who may
face barriers to financial
access, such as limited
property rights or lower
financial literacy. Female
entrepreneurs seeking
access to capital to grow
small businesses could
also be a key focus.
Indigenous or Ethnic Minority Groups
Indigenous populations
or ethnic minorities who
may be financially
marginalized and lack
access to tailored financial
products and
services.
Elderly or Retirees
Older adults, especially
those without pensions
or formal savings, who
may need support to
access financial services
and improve financial
security in later life