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SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere

To achieve the Goal of ending poverty, economic growth should be inclusive, in order to create sustainable employment and promote…

Rut Pelaiza: “My greatest motivation is indeed being able to motivate others”

Rut Pelaiza’s life made a 180º turn these past few years. Hailing from Abancay (Peru) and a mother of three…

The 2030 Agenda: an indisputable commitment to change the world

The preamble of the 2030 Agenda notes that it is "an action plan in favor of the people, the planet…

The BBVAMF and Monterrey TEC will jointly train office managers

The BBVA Microfinance Foundation Group (BBVAMFG) and the Mexican university Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (TEC) signed an…

Progress on gender equality “far too slow”, according to the OECD

According to the report “The Pursuit of Gender Equality, An Uphill Battle”, published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Developmen (OECD), the…

Jordi Roca, impressed with the work of Óscar Velásquez, entrepreneur of BBVAMF

Óscar Velásquez has spent all his life in cocoa production as an alternative crop that is both healthy and ecological.…

The BBVAMF supports the “culture of giving” during the European Day of Foundations and Donors

The Spanish Association of Foundations (AEF) adopted an awareness campaign to increase society’s appreciation of the work of 140 thousand…

World Tourism Day: Small businesses that promote new ways to travel

September 27 celebrates World Tourism Day

Bancamía, UN Environment and ICAM College introduce a project for farmers, aimed at climate change adaptation

In Colombia, a high percentage of the rural poor are considered vulnerable, as drought, flooding, rains, fire and soil damages caused…

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…

Bancamía presents two initiatives as successful examples in the sustainability report of Asobancaria

Bancamía introduced two initiatives in the Sustainability Report of the Colombian Association of Banks and Financial Entities (Asobancaria). Both have…

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…