Mahila Sahayogi Bachat Tatha Rin Sahakari Sanstha Ltd, was established in December of 1999 by 28 professional women who sought to provide financial support to women entrepreneurs and to empower women residing in the rural and semi-urban areas of Kathmandu valley. Since its inception, the cooperative has strived to provide quality savings and credit facilities as well as develop the entrepreneurial skills of its members. Sighting microfinance as an effective tool in alleviating poverty, the organization initiated its microfinance program in July, 2002. Through its various programs, it aims to enhance women’s capacities and generate employment opportunities to help raise the overall status of women in their program areas.