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‘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…

2018 marks another historical year in the journey towards gender equality

A lot has changed for women since 1947. A year where, for the first time, 15 government representatives convened, all…

Gender equality, essential in achieving economic development

The global fight for gender equality hoarded the spotlight during the past couple of months. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements…

Water and sanitation, essential for a healthy and sustainable society

“At the human level, water cannot be seen in isolation from sanitation. Together, they are vital for reducing the global…

Media coverage of the BBVAMF’s special session in the UN

Jessica Hernández had never left Colombia, but her image carrying a washing machine while walking uphill, has been all over…

The BBVAMF’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, awarded for his educational work

The Boulder Institute of Microfinance bestows an award to the BBVA Microfinance Foundation’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Claudio…

Rural women, central theme of the biggest global event on women’s empowerment and gender equality

“Gender parity is the greatest human rights’ challenge of our time”, declared António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations,…

Banco Adopem raises awareness on the importance of savings to the youth

On March 12th to 16th, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic hosted the V Economic Promotion Week in its…

Highlights from the ‘SDGs & the role of financial inclusion: Women & Innovation’ special session at the UN

“Financial inclusion is central if we are to meet the goals, targets and indicators of the SDGs”, stated Achim Steiner,…

Financial inclusion is key in achieving equality

Poverty knows gender: there are more women suffering poverty and greater social exclusion. In fact, more than 1 billion women…

PHOTO GALLERY: Special session ‘SDGs and the role of financial inclusion’ in pictures

The main players in international development gathered in the United Nations Headquarters last March 5th in a special session hosted…

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation carries the voice of its female entrepreneurs to the United Nations

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation (BBVAMF), together with the diplomatic delegates from Spain, Colombia and UN Women, has gathered key international…