H.M. the Queen presides over the event to celebrate the BBVAMF’s 15th anniversary, with the première of the documentary “After the rain” BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF) turns 15 years old, supporting millions of people as they improve their lives. It celebrated this…
BBVAMF’s entity in Chile is the first microfinance institution to issue a social commercial paper in the market Today, Fondo Esperanza, a BBVAMF affiliate, announced its inaugural social commercial paper issuance under the 500.000 UF (Chilean Unit of…
“Chile Comparte” (Chile Shares) at the right moment to deliver aid to the most vulnerable The COVID-19 health crisis is a challenge for society, but the most affected are those with less resources. Because of…
More than 80% of the 124,000 entrepreneurs served by Fondo Esperanza are women Microenterprises generate over 3,000,000 jobs in Chile –around 40% of national employment– according to the latest survey by the National…
A reward-filled week for the BBVA Microfinance Group The origins of the word “reward” can be traced back to the old French term reguard, which means “to regard…
Fondo Esperanza will award thirty thousand entrepreneurs throughout Chile This year, BBVA Microfinance Foundation’s Chilean institution, Fondo Esperanza (FE), will acknowledge the merit of over thirty thousand entrepreneurs in…
Microfinance improves women’s income and reduces gender gap According to BBVA Microfinance Foundation’s Social Performance Report, which includes results from its Chilean institutions Fondo Esperanza and Emprende MF,…
Fondo Esperanza’s ‘Somos FE’ App now reaches more entrepreneurs The BBVA Microfinance Foundation’s Chilean institution, Fondo Esperanza, launched ‘Somos FE’: an innovative mobile app early this year, and which…
‘Somos FE’ the App that boosts entrepreneurship and advances progress “If we use technology in the service of entrepreneurship and we democratize access so that it could be used as…
World Tourism Day: Small businesses that promote new ways to travel September 27 celebrates World Tourism Day
Chile’s National Holidays bustle with small businesses On the occasion of Chile’s National Holidays, not only Chilean traditions have been highlighted. Fondo Esperanza’s entrepreneurs also seized the…
Fondo Esperanza takes part in the VIII Latin American Forum on Village Banks Fondo Esperanza, the BBVAMF’s entity in Chile, took part in the VIII International Latin American Forum on Village Banking, celebrated…