Association Quote by Joyce Banda
“In 1989, I started the National Association of Business Women. We incorporated microfinance and different job training for women. We did a survey, with USAID, that found women lacked training, credit and information.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public speech, 2005, Joyce Banda
She founded an organization to empower women through microfinance and training, addressing gaps in skills, credit, and information identified by a USAID survey.
In simple terms: Created a group to give women training, credit, and info.
Key Takeaway
Support women's economic empowerment.
Themes
women's empowerment
microfinance
education
development
gender equality
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- starting a nonprofit
- seeking funding
- partnering with NGOs
- policy advocacy
- community outreach
Key Concepts
financial inclusion
capacity building
social entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure long‑term sustainability?
- What partnerships are most effective?
A Different Perspective
Challenges include sustaining funding and scaling impact.
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