How financial resources are transforming women’s businesses in America

When women gain financial security, they gain control over

their futures and the benefits ripple outward.

Through the #WhenWomenRise campaign, RISE is

demonstrating the transformative impact of digital wages

and financial literacy in the garment industry.

In Cambodia, firsthand accounts highlight how financial inclusion empowers women. Stories from garment workers demonstrate how access to digital wages enables them to save, plan, and build resilience against financial shocks.

Before digital wages, many garment workers had no choice but to store money in unsafe places, rely on others for financial transactions, or withdraw their entire salary in cash at once. Now, with access to secure digital accounts and financial training, they are making informed decisions about spending and saving, managing financial emergencies with confidence, and participating in household financial discussions.

After attending financial training, I had the confidence to manage my finances, and share my knowledge with my colleagues.”

Sewing Operator

RISE financial health peer educator

For factories and brands, digital wages are more than just efficient, they improve worker retention, enhance transparency, and create stronger, more engaged workplaces.

Khanara

Quality Control line leader

RISE financial health peer educator

With the money I’ve saved, if there is an emergency, I will have money for it. ”

Through The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth partnership with RISE, we’re proving that financial health is a driver of inclusive growth, not just for individuals, but for entire industries and economies

Financial health works like general health – having the right information is key to staying healthy.”

Sophavy Seng

Senior project manager

Cambodia Women for Peace and Development, RISE partner

Learn more about RISE: https://riseequal.org/