These women were leaders of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the village of Gairkata. The SHGs are around 10-20 women and meet monthly to discuss community issues and also disperse microloans. They were an inspirational group. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
This young woman on the right was shy when we first arrived, but by the time we left she was sharing her story and ledgers that were her responsibility as a Self-Help Group leader. Taken in the village of Gairkata in West Bengal, India. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
This woman was a recipient of two microloans over the last few years to create and then expand her homeopathic pharmacy. Taken in Gairkata, West Bengal (India). Read: Microfinance Diaries: Seeing is Believing in West Bengal, India © www.uncorneredmarket.com