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New York, NY – September, 2018 – Pro Mujer, a leading women’s development organization in Latin America, announced the appointment of Marisol Fernandez as global business development director. Fernandez brings to Pro Mujer more than 20 years of experience with a brilliant background leading capstone projects in both, the public and private sectors. Fernandez’s major…

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…

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…

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…

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…