A R I S E
Women participating in a financial literacy session
Community workshop focused on financial capability
Participants collaborating on savings goals
Facilitator guiding a financial planning session

Financial literacy + access

Empowering women to build financial independence.

ARISE equips vulnerable women across Southeast Asia with practical money skills, banking access, and community support to grow stable income and confidence.

What we do

Practical programs built for impact.

We support women-owned businesses, deliver financial education across ASEAN countries, and scale remotely through trusted partners.

Financial literacy campaigns

Accessible workshops on budgeting, saving, debt, and business basics tailored to local realities.

Banking intermediary support

Guidance that builds confidence to engage with banks and microfinance partners.

Volunteer recruitment & local delivery

Local volunteer networks mentor participants and deliver content with community partners.

Why ARISE

Bridging the gap between access and understanding.

Financial services exist, but many women still lack confidence, guidance, and community support. ARISE focuses on skills and access that stick.

  • Built on research and community-led insights
  • Designed for remote, scalable delivery through partners
  • Rooted in real pilot outcomes across Asia

Impact snapshot

Credible momentum with measurable outcomes.

300+ People impacted overall
150+ Reached through Orion Finance
120+ Women supported across Southeast Asia
80% Reported increased confidence
65% Improved financial management

Impact story

Megha from Khapri village in Maharashtra wanted to start a small business after her husband’s death. She had the drive, but not the financial knowledge, access, or digital confidence. ARISE exists so women like Megha can build independence through skills, community support, and access to banking tools.

How we measure

We use participant feedback, pre- and post-workshop surveys, and partner reporting to measure confidence, skills, and access outcomes.

Targets & direction

  • Goal: at least 70 women impacted per country by Dec 31.
  • Goal: grow a volunteer network toward 300+ volunteers.

Impact map

Where we work and where we’re headed.

Hover or tap each country to see program status, activity, and progress.

India Active SHG-linked programs and localized delivery rooted in the founding story. 150+ reached through Orion Finance
Active Pilot Expanding Exploring
Active

India · Philippines · Singapore · Thailand · Bangladesh

Partner-led workshops, curriculum delivery, and confidence building.

Expanding

Vietnam

Facilitator training and partner outreach to expand delivery.

Pilot

Japan

Micro-cohorts and translation for in-language delivery.

Exploring

Cambodia · South Africa

Early partner discovery and future expansion planning.

Programs

What ARISE runs today.

Financial Foundations

Hands-on budgeting, saving, and banking tools for young women.

Who it’s for: Young women & students

Format: Coming Soon!

  • Coming Soon!
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Community Workshops

Facilitated sessions delivered with schools, NGOs, and local leaders.

Who it’s for: Community groups

Format: Coming Soon!

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Volunteer Networks

Recruiting and training volunteers to mentor cohorts and scale delivery.

Who it’s for: Students & professionals

Format:Coming Soon!

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Courses

Structured learning journeys.

A growing library of self-paced modules and facilitator resources.

ARISE Course Library

Interactive lessons, worksheets, and guided reflections designed to reinforce core skills.

Updated quarterly
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About

Built for credibility, built for scale.

Project overview

ARISE equips women with financial literacy and connects them to banking services so they can build independent livelihoods. Starting in India, we now scale across ASEAN with remote-first delivery and local partners.

Mission

Empower women and youth with the financial capability needed to make informed, confident economic decisions.

Vision

To empower vulnerable women across Southeast Asia with financial literacy and access to banking services, scaling community-based support through Self-Help Groups and global partnerships.

Our Values

Empowerment through education Evidence-based design Cultural sensitivity Long-term impact

Leadership team

Myra

Vietnam country lead coordinating local implementation.

Anthony

Digital Expansion Lead supporting operations and delivery.

Rhea

Founder of ARISE and leads main operations.

Akul

India country lead and creator of the Orion Finance app.

Volunteer teams

Curriculum Team

Student guide and facilitator materials, plus simplified workshop modules.

School & Team

Help contribute to the overall growth of ARISE and most aspects of it.

Social Media Team

Instagram and LinkedIn campaigns that highlight programs and partnerships.

Roadmap

Three phases to scale responsibly.

Phase 1: Research & planning

  • Connect with organizations in Singapore and the Philippines
  • Build a foundational financial literacy curriculum
  • Align delivery with local partners

Phase 2: Pilot implementation

  • Launch workshops in the Philippines
  • Identify and train local coordinators
  • Partner with banks and microfinance institutions

Phase 3: Expansion & scaling

  • Expand into Vietnam and Thailand
  • Recruit volunteers and strengthen local networks
  • Formalize as an NGO or social enterprise

Partners

Strategic collaboration for reach and trust.

Orion Finance × ARISE

Akul Nehra, strategic digital partner, integrates ARISE content inside the Orion Finance launch to expand reach and credibility.

  • Feature ARISE content inside Orion Finance
  • Distribute financial literacy resources at scale
  • Provide platform exposure for partner programs
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Testimonials

Stories from the women and communities we serve.

“Stories will appear here as we publish verified participant feedback.”

— ARISE Participants

Get involved

Central hub for action.

For Partners

We collaborate with schools, universities, NGOs, and CSR teams.

Partner With ARISE

For Volunteers

Support curriculum development, research, or outreach.

Join the Team

Contact

Professional accessibility.

Email: projectarise.global@gmail.com

LinkedIn / Instagram: LinkedIn · Instagram

We respond within 2–3 business days with the right point of contact.

When you reach out

  • Clear reply timeline and next steps
  • Every inquiry routed to the right regional lead
  • Priority for program-ready cohorts and local partners