Stanbic Bank Head of Enterprise Banking, Auxillia Kambasha said this initiative is part of a broader programme by the Standard Bank Group's subsidiary to promote financial inclusion and build resilience among vulnerable populations—especially women —in Zimbabwe's rural communities. "The partnership between Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and CARE Zimbabwe began in 2024 with a joint commitment to identify and uplift women at the grassroots level. Through a rigorous assessment process led by CARE, women with potential for entrepreneurship and community leadership were selected to benefit from this initiative," said Kambasha. She said the initiative was important for enhancing Inclusive Finance and Livelihoods especially for women; resilience building as well as poverty and reduction of Gender Based Violence (GBV). Kambasha said the programme seeks to bridge financial access gaps and improve livelihoods by equipping women with resources and support to launch or grow income-generating projects, such as market gardening.