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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Olubukola

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

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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Ela Bhatt

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

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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Rajesh Bansal

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Manal, a woman entrepreneur in Egypt highlighted during our Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years series
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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Manal

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. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach from the women we serve and our customers, to allies and women in leadership

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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Gyanwati

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. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach from the women we serve and our customers, to allies and women in leadership

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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Esther Ocloo

Esther Afua Ocloo, a young woman who transformed a mere sixpence into 12 jars of marmalade, marking the genesis of her entrepreneurial journey, eventually emerged as one of Ghana’s foremost business leaders and a staunch advocate for women’s economic participation. As Women’s World Banking’s inaugural chairwoman, she etched her name

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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Dr. Jennifer Riria

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. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach from the women we serve and our customers, to allies and women in leadership

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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Sylvia Chin

To celebrate Women’s World Banking’s (WWB) 45th anniversary, we are showcasing the voices of individuals from around the world who have shaped and touched Women’s World Banking journey. These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach from the women we serve and our customers, to allies and women in

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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Blanca Estela Olvera

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 till today! These are stories from across Women’s World Banking’s reach

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Making Finance Work for Women for 45 Years | Michaela Walsh

An unchartered path always held an allure for her.   While it was unusual for a girl from Kansas City to go to college on the East Coast in the 50’s, she took the risk anyway.   After her freshman year at Manhattanville College in 1952, she jumpstarted her career and secured

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