OLD Mutual on Wednesday launched its Financial Literacy Women’s Month celebrations in partnership with Girls in STEM Trust in Bulawayo.
The initiative seeks to equip over 1 600 girls with financial skills. Girls in STEM Trust executive director Victoria Nxumalo said the training was an investment in the future of girls.
“Today is not just an event, but a statement that says we are investing in knowledge, in leadership, and most importantly, in the future of our girls,” she said.
Nxumalo emphasised the importance of financial literacy, including managing resources, making decisions and building independence.
“As the Girls in STEM Trust, our mission has always been clear: to empower girls to thrive in science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” she said.
“But we have always known that true empowerment must go beyond textbooks and laboratories.
“It must include the skills that allow our girls to stand tall in every sphere of life, including how they manage their resources, make decisions and build their independence.”
Old Mutual senior manager group client services Gladys Bugalo said the initiative sought to empower the girl child in financial literacy.
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“Old Mutual’s initiative aims to break the cycle of financial insecurity and promote gender equality in line with SDG 5 which addresses gender equality and empowerment of women,” Bugalo said.
The financial literacy programme is a free programme that Old Mutual has been running through workshops for more than 10 years.
