Often discriminated against, women-led households in Indonesia are breaking barriers and leading the way towards women’s economic empowerment. The creation of Majelis systems by local women gave them opportunities to be more independent. With the support of women’s rights organization Rahima and the We Lead consortium in Indonesia, grassroots women organizations were able to raise money collectively and became more economically independent, bringing #opportunities to communities in Indonesia. Learn more about Indonesian women’s journey to economic independence.
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