These are the outcome of their participation in economic activities. Empowerment leads to more education, awareness and participation in other social and economic activities. It could mean making their own decisions regarding children's education, purchase of asset, investment in other income generating activities, mobility or relocation to other areas where economic opportunities are better. One of the most important contributions of women through micro enterprises is increasing income of the poor households. Micro enterprise contribute in enhancing the role of women in development and reducing poverty.
Poor households depend excessively on a single occupation.
Micro enterprises supplement income and contribute to the well being of the family. Their involvement of women in micro enterprises highlights and gives recognition of their participation not only in domestic income saving activities but also earning an extra income for the household. Households have a variety of pressing basic needs and emergencies like sickness, repair of house and education of children that need immediate cash. Poor households have difficulty in meeting the various needs with their slender budget which are taken care of through women's participation in micro enterprises. Generally, each unit generates between two and ten jobs usually for family members, relatives and neighbours.