Emprendimiento

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…

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,…

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…

Cooking up an enterprise

American author Steve Maraboli once said, “There is no greater force for change than people inspired to live a better…

Evolution of poverty in Latin America

Poverty is on the rise. According to the latest social panorama report from the Economic Commission for Latin America and…

Education as a tool to face day to day life

Danilsa has always wanted to teach ever since she was a young girl. Little by little, she started making her…

Today’s savings for tomorrow’s progress

World Savings Day

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…

World Teachers’ Day: Teachers of today, generations with a future

“When one becomes a teacher for vocation, and teaches from the heart, even if he works for 100 years, the job…

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…