Innovative experiences to promote Panamanian women’s entrepreneurship “Empowering women and girls has a multiplier effect and helps promote economic growth and development globally”, confirms United Nations Development…
Quotable quotes from BBVAMF’s United Nations side event These statements are just some of the most distinguished ones during the session hosted by BBVA Microfinance Foundation at the…
“My job is to help women, who, like me have to overcome many barriers to be independent” Peruvian Rut Pelaiza has shared in United Nations how she once earned a living as a street vendor, until she…
Orange the world, #HearMeToo: a call to hear out gender violence survivors For 16 days, the hashtag Orange the world: #HearMeToo was trending on social media. Do you want to know why?…
Forum: “Microfinance for the progress of an enterprising Colombia” On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, Bancamía, BBVA Microfinance Foundation’s institution in Colombia, together with Foros Semana, hosts a…
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…
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…
UN Women meets with the BBVA Microfinance Foundation to reinforce its efforts for financial inclusion in Latin America The BBVAMF and UN Women have been collaborating since both institutions signed a Memorandum Of Understanding three years ago
Experts agree: universal access to financial services and supporting women will reduce poverty Innovation and new technologies are key to accelerate financial inclusion