Curriculum

The HERproject Curriculum contains a collection of one-hour training modules and materials on different health topics that are designed for the factory or farm setting.

Each module includes a Training Guide, Health Manual, Training Materials, Post-Training Quiz, and links to external resources. These training modules are designed for both new and experienced trainers.

HERfinance Training Modules

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About the HERfinance Curriculum

HERfinance Overview

HERfinance Overview
This introductory document provides an overview of BSR’s HERfinance program and HERproject training methodology as well as guidance on how to use the HERfinance Curriculum.

Standalone Training Guides

Planning for Your Future: Introduction to Financial Planning

Planning for Your Future: Introduction to Financial Planning
This introductory module introduces the concept of financial planning and encourages participants to start thinking about their own financial dreams.

Budgeting

Budgeting
Tracking income and expenses is an important first step in financial planning.

Savings

Savings
Referring back to the financial dreams activity in the first module, this training introduces the concept of savings as a means to achieving participants’ financial goals.

Borrowing Responsibly

Borrowing Responsibly
Understanding the importance of borrowing responsibly—including the difference between good and bad loans—is critical to helping participants avoid exploitive borrowing schemes.

Talking About Finances with Your Family

Talking About Finances with Your Family
Financial planning requires support and participation from the entire family. In this module, participants will discuss the importance of discussing finances with family members and how decisions made by other family members will affect someone’s ability to budget, save, and borrow responsibily.

Supplemental Training Guides

Local Financial Products and Services

Local Financial Products and Services
Every financial education training should include information about relevant financial products and services for the participants.

Country-Specific Financial Products and Services Manuals


Thank You

The HERfinance curriculum was made possible by:
The Walt Disney Company

Additional support was provided by GE Foundation, Fung (1906) Foundation Limited, Levi Strauss Foundation, and Primark.

Contributions were made to this Curriculum by Better Work, Indian School of Microfinance for Women, Microfinance Opportunities, and Women’s World Banking.

The Curriculum was reviewed by Better Work, Microfinance Opportunities, Sanchayan Society, Swasti, and Women’s World Banking.