In an industry where women’s roles are often limited to sorting and drying omena, Vemric Enterprises’ Rent-to-Own program is a breakthrough in economic empowerment. This initiative allows women to finance fishing boats in affordable, monthly installments, with full ownership upon completion. These boats are operated by their husbands, creating a mutually supportive arrangement that preserves cultural dynamics while encouraging women’s financial independence. This program is also an expansion of our No Sex for Fish initiative, offering women a pathway to self-reliance without compromising dignity.

Rent-to-Own tackles deeply rooted gender stereotypes by fostering respectful gender roles and asset ownership dynamics within fishing communities. It enables women to progress from being seen as laborers to entrepreneurs in control of valuable resources, creating a ripple effect of empowerment across families and communities. Through ownership and the ability to participate actively in the industry, women gain not only financial power but also a voice in their households and communities. 

This program opens doors for women in fishing communities to become true stakeholders in their industry. This way, women aren’t just working; they’re owning assets and investing in their futures. With every installment, they build financial security and gain respect within their communities.