​On the Backs of Women is an award-winning documentary that shares the stories of three entrepreneurial women in Kalaymyo, Myanmar.  The women are the beneficiaries of ADC Microfinance loans. It is a reflection of millions of women experiencing poverty around the world, and demonstrates the power of microfinance as a catalyst for change.

The film, made in collaboration with Borderless Productions, won Best New Zealand Short Documentary at the 2016 Documentary Edge Festival.

Watch the trailer on the left - or watch the full length 36 minute film here.

Many of the people ADC supports through our partner in Myanmar, ZMF Bank, have inspired us with their entrepreneurship, resourcefulness and determination to succeed. You can find out more about just some of ZMF's innovative clients and their stories by clicking on the profiles below. 

Aye Soe

Ayea Ayea Myint

Cing Lam Vung

Hnit Oo Way

Lian Nu

Sian Suan Cing

Don Go Niang

Aye Aye Tan

Aye Htoo