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Preparing women to thrive in the digital economy
Women are embracing digital tools for their businesses, but gender-specific challenges limit their digital literacy and skills. Our Head of Entrepreneurship, Elizabeth Wells, explains how our programmes are designed to support.
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Online gender-based violence stifles women’s digital inclusion & financial freedom
Gender-based violence, both online and offline, has devastating impacts for women's businesses. Our CEO, Dhivya O'Connor, shares insights from our latest research.
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Unlocking markets for women entrepreneurs: building pathways to inclusive economic growth
Gender biases and structural barriers limit women’s access to new markets. This inequality hinders not only their business growth but also economic empowerment on a wider scale. Senior Programme Manager, Cristina Rivero, explores.
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Women entrepreneurs & the long road to equality
To mark Women's Entrepreneurship Day 2024, we're shining a light on the contributions of women entrepreneurs and the gender-specific challenges women face in business ownership.
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Calling all women entrepreneurs: 2024 experiences survey
Share your motivations, experiences and challenges and be part of positive change for women entrepreneurs across the world.
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Free childcare provision supports women’s access to business training
We worked with partners in Guyana and Nigeria to provide free childcare to participants in our Road to Growth programme. Leanne Baker shares insights on this initiative and its impact for women entrepreneurs.
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Connecting for success: how network building supports women’s businesses
Through our programmes, women entrepreneurs meet and form lasting professional connections. Dermot Nicholas shares his insights.
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We won Mentorloop’s Most Impactful Mentoring Program award!
Our Mentoring Women in Business programme has just won a Mentorloop award.
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Women’s businesses are key for achieving our Sustainable Development Goals
Without women entrepreneurs, we cannot achieve the Global Goals. Dhivya O'Connor sheds light.
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Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion: Driving Global Growth through Policy and Partnership
Our CEO, Dhivya O'Connor, and Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, urge world leaders to prioritise women's digital financial inclusion.
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Bold ambitions create big results: Our 2023 Impact Report is here
Our 2023 Impact Report highlights the year's key achievements and gives a sneak peek at what's to come.
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Announcing Road to Markets, our new programme building women’s access to markets
Road to Markets will empower women entrepreneurs to increase their market access and grow their businesses through vital training and coaching.
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