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Pro Mujer receives an Honorable Mention from the InterAmerican Development Bank (IDB) JK Visionary Awards.

PRESS RELEASE: New York, NY, June 25, 2018 — Pro Mujer has been awarded an “Honorable Mention” in the fifth edition of the Juscelino Kubitschek Visionary Award (JK Visionary Award). This Award represents the highest honor bestowed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to recognize the organizations contributing in the most innovative and effective ways…
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Pro Mujer Women in Argentina Learn English with New Mobile App

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Pro Mujer, a mission-driven social enterprise focused on empowering women and their families in Latin America, announced today a partnership with German initiative Vision Education to launch the mobile app LearnMatch for Pro Mujer beneficiaries in Argentina. The app, developed by Vision Education, allows users to learn vocabulary in a foreign language while playing virtual…
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Deetken Impact Makes Landmark Investment in Pro Mujer Mexico to Scale its Services for Women

PRESS RELEASE: May 14, 2018 New York, NY — Pro Mujer, a mission-driven social enterprise focused on empowering women and their families in Latin America, announced today that its subsidiary, Pro Mujer Mexico SOFOM (Sociedad Financiera de Objeto Múltiple), has received $1 million USD in exchange for its issuance of preferred shares to Deetken Impact, a Canadian-based…
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How one Branch in Mexico Highlights our Greatest Asset – Our People

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One hour north of Mexico City lies Tultepec, a small and vibrant town with nearly 60,000 residents. The fireworks industry is the main driver of the local economy, and more than 50 percent of Mexico’s hand-crafted fireworks production takes place in the city. Given the impact that the trade has on this beautiful town, it…
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2018 Competencia de Innovación Pro Mujer

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¡GANA UN VIAJE GRATIS! Innovación significa implementar ideas creativas para generar y mantener el valor. Esto puede significar crear un nuevo servicio, sistema o proceso, o mejorar los existentes.   Para que Pro Mujer mejore continuamente, es crucial que busquemos de forma constante las nuevas ideas y los comentarios de todos nuestros colaboradores. El objetivo…
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Microsoft Teaches Digital Skills to Pro Mujer Women

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As technology continues to advance, access to tech and the development of digital skills have become critically necessary. Yet, barriers such as cost, access to broadband networks, security and digital literacy have meant that women in Latin America remain 25% less likely than their male counterparts to use digital services. Countries throughout the region need…
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Pro Mujer: Journey to Becoming an Exponential Organization

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I stared at what appeared to be a standard black Lincoln sedan – but the vehicle in question was anything but ordinary. As I sat in the back seat, I watched as the car navigated around an empty parking lot – turning as we reached the end of the road – all without the assistance…
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Impulsando la igualdad de género por medio del emprendimiento

Fecha de Publicación: Julio 2017 Autor: Scott Anderson Fuente: NextBillion Impulsando la igualdad de género por medio del emprendimiento: Una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la CEO de Pro Mujer, María Cavalcanti Nota del editor: A lo largo del 2017, NextBillion ha estádo programando contenidos acerca de un tema mensual, dedicándole especial atención a un…
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Honoring John Weberg for His Lasting Impact on Pro Mujer

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John Weberg, friend and major donor to Pro Mujer, passed on April 2nd in his home in Phoenix, Arizona. John’s generous contributions – $10 million over 12 years – enabled Pro Mujer to develop and expand its services to more than 2 million women in Latin American and to change the lives of future generations. John’s…
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Pro Mujer Thanks Erik E. Bergstrom for His Friendship and Support

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At Pro Mujer, we are greatly saddened by the recent passing of Erik E. Bergstrom, a special and wonderful friend who helped improve and transform the lives of thousands of women served by our organization. Erik attended Whitman College where he studied economics and psychology, graduating magna cum laude. He founded Bergstrom Capital Corporation, an…
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