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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Ibu Lenny Rosalin
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched the Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women till today. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s

The MFWW Podcast Ep. 15: Beyond Survival: Financial Strategies for Women’s Inclusion Amid Climate Change
Did you know that 753 million women in climate-vulnerable countries do not have an active bank account or e-wallet and women who are financially excluded are most likely to live in a climate-vulnerable region? In this episode of Making Finance Work for Women, we sit down with one of Reuters’ “Trailblazing Women in Climate for 2024” to challenge the traditional focus on resilience and survival during climate shocks.

Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion: Driving Global Growth through Policy and Partnership
By Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Women’s World Banking and Dhivya O’Connor, CEO, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Politics aside: keep momentum in women’s digital financial inclusion 2024 is a mega year for elections across the globe. Almost a quarter of the world’s population is heading to the polls

Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Mats Granryd
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach

Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Ganga
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach

Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Allen
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking’s journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women to today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach from

The MFWW Podcast Ep. 14: Reimagining Finance: Women, AI, and the Future of Fintech
In Episode 14 of the Making Finance Work for Women podcast, we’re exploring the cutting edge of fintech, where innovation meets inclusion. We’ll unpack the gender gap among fintech founders, delve into how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping the industry, and tackle the crucial issues of privacy, trust, and financial health.

Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Sarah Mwanthi
To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched the Women’s World Banking journey since its inception in 1979 at Commission on the Status of Women till today. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s

Digital Remittances Help Women Migrant Workers Take a Leap Forward, One Click at a Time
By Maria Serenade Sinurat, Ker Thao, Elwyn Panggabean A visit to Samut Prakan, an industrial zone located 30 kilometers from Bangkok, offers a glimpse into the lives of Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand. This town is one of Thailand’s economic zones that attract low-skilled, low-wage Cambodian migrants, particularly women, who

Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Janet Truncale
In celebration of Women’s World Banking’s 45th anniversary, we are highlighting the voices of individuals from across the globe who have significantly contributed to and influenced the organization’s journey since its inception at the 1979 Commission on the Status of Women. Meet Janet Truncale. In a world where women’s empowerment