How NSBM contributes
NSBM supports gender equality by creating opportunities for women in education, leadership, professional development, entrepreneurship and community engagement. A direct example is the “Support Her Hands” initiative conducted through the CREST programme, which supported a local woman entrepreneur by repairing her shop and providing a gas stove and essential equipment to strengthen her business operations. NSBM also provides opportunities for women to participate in academic, professional, sporting and student leadership activities. Its research portfolio includes work on women entrepreneurship, empowerment and resilience, further connecting academic research with gender-related development challenges.