Philippine-Australia relations supporting economic opportunities for Filipina small business owners

Australia launched an initiative supporting women empowerment in the Philippines by providing Filipina small business owners with greater economic opportunities.

'She Secure' is an investment venture with a 67M Php funding from the Australian Government that will provide loans to Filipinas with small businesses. Credit: Australia in the Philippines

Key Points

• Australia has partnered with ARQ SME BDC that supports small and medium businesses.
• Australia has invested 67 million peses to start ‘She Secure’ that will provide loans to women led and owned small businesses.
• It will provide loans of up to 30 million pesos for each business.