Mann Deshi Foundation works to create women entrepreneurs through skill -based training programs. Its aim is to create rural women entrepreneurs, build sustainable opportunities for livelihood for these women, and mainstream them to become an important part of the country’s economic growth. The Mann Deshi umbrella of organizations currently serves five districts in the province of Maharashtra and two districts in the province of Karnataka. MDF operates: The Mann Deshi bank, Mann Deshi Business Schools, Mobile Business Schools GES funds have helped MDF build and develop a business school in which rural women will receive business management training.