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Here you’ll find a collection of articles, interviews, press mentions, and accomplishments that highlight our ongoing commitment to women in Latin America.

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1 day ago

SMEs led by women: An economic opportunity for the FinTech sector in Latin America

In Latin America and the Caribbean, small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) represent 99.5% of all businesses, employ 70% of the

1 day ago

How is Argentina addressing the gender gap in access to financial services?

In 2023, more than 750 million women worldwide were excluded from the formal financial system, according to Women’s World Banking.

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Pro Mujer Bolivia is recognized for its work in Corporate Social Responsibility

Pro Mujer Bolivia was recognized with an A+ rating in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Performance , awarded by the Social

1 day ago

Pro Mujer and Avanza Sólido join forces to provide comprehensive support to women in Mexico

Pro Mujer, a social enterprise with over 34 years of experience advancing gender equality, has announced a transformative alliance with

1 day ago

Emprende Pro Mujer celebrates one year of supporting Latina entrepreneurs in the U.S.

What began as a commitment to promote the economic independence of Latina migrants living in the United States has become

1 day ago

Care and Counseling Program: An Innovative Health Tool

There are few situations as vulnerable as receiving a diagnosis of a complex illness. Being in such a situation can

1 day ago

Guatemalan women exposed to gender-based violence will receive support from Pro Mujer

Tu Consejería —an organization responsible for providing remote mental health services in Latin America— and Pro Mujer have signed an

1 day ago

Pro Mujer entrepreneurs offer traditional workshops in Oaxaca

At Pro Mujer, we are well aware of the leading role played by the entrepreneurs who graduate from our training

1 day ago

The Endo Journal has arrived, a tool to improve the quality of life of people with endometriosis

“I thought that maybe [my mom] was right and that pain was just an inevitable part of being a woman.

1 day ago

REDCAMIF recognizes Pro Mujer’s financial transparency in Nicaragua

Pro Mujer Nicaragua was recognized by the Central American and Caribbean Microfinance Network (REDCAMIF) for reporting its financial information transparently

1 day ago

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Latina Women in the United States: The Two Sides of a Major Economic Force

By Carmen Correa, CEO Pro Mujer According to the latest data, Latinas contribute around US$1.3 million per year to the

1 day ago

Pro Mujer strengthens its presence in El Salvador with three new partnerships

Three Salvadoran institutions have joined Pro Mujer’s efforts to boost the economic autonomy of women entrepreneurs through access to financing

1 day ago

Pro Mujer strengthens its presence in Guatemala and Honduras through new strategic partnerships

Globally, low levels of female empowerment and significant gender gaps remain an alarming reality. Over 3.1 billion women and girls

2 weeks ago

Pro Mujer and PAHO signed an agreement to improve women’s health in Latin America and the Caribbean

Pro Mujer and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO),

3 months ago

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Pro Mujer and Walmart Foundation Join Forces to Transform the Lives of Female Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Mexico

In Mexico, 23% of the female population lives in rural areas and is responsible for more than 50% of food

3 months ago

Pro Mujer

The critical role of Gender Lens Focus in driving authentic social change

By | Carmen Correa, Pro Mujer CEO None of the people who are reading this today will get to live

3 months ago

Pro Mujer leads one of the six initiatives in Latin America to boost the economy of older adult women

The ‘Mujeres Plateadas’ initiative by Pro Mujer was chosen as one of the six from Latin America, and the only

3 months ago

Pro Mujer Commits to Training and Providing Capital to Seven Agricultural Cooperatives in Guatemala

Seven agricultural cooperatives in the departments of Chimaltenango and Chiquimula, Guatemala, were supported by Wakami, Dalberg, and Pro Mujer through

3 months ago

Advancing the Well-Being of Rural Women in Guatemala

The joint efforts of Pro Mujer, MEDA, and Wakami continue advancing one year after the announcement of the “Women Empowerment

3 months ago

Pro Mujer and Nestlé México Join Forces to Empower Women in the Cocoa Value Chain

Pro Mujer, a social enterprise that has been working for over 34 years to achieve gender equality in Latin America,

3 months ago

500 Colombian Women to Learn Entrepreneurial Skills Thanks to Pro Mujer and Victoria’s Secret

500 Colombian women will join the over 150,000 women who have participated in Emprende Pro Mujer since its start. Emprende

3 months ago

Inmujeres and Pro Mujer: An alliance to boost the economic autonomy of Mexican women

Teresita, an entrepreneur from Yucatán dedicated to breeding and caring of melipona bees, found an opportunity for growth and a

3 months ago

One hundred female entrepreneurs graduated from the first cohort of Emprende Pro Mujer in its hybrid model in Colombia

One hundred female entrepreneurs graduated from the first group of Emprende Pro Mujer in its hybrid model in Colombia at

3 months ago

Companies that care: A partnership to drive inclusive caregiving policies in the workplace

Care tasks are essential for the functioning of our societies. In Latin America, care responsibilities disproportionately fall on women, who

3 months ago

Emprende Pro Mujer: Turning the Dreams of Argentine Women into Realities

In the heart of Salta, among hills and valleys, a story of empowerment and transformation unfolds. It is the story

3 months ago

Caring for those who care: Pro Mujer and USAID strengthen caregiving work in Colombia

76.2% of women worldwide spend on average 3.2 times more time than men on unpaid caregiving work (ILO). In Colombia,

3 months ago

Training sessions are advancing in rural areas of Veracruz and Quintana Roo

In 2024, with the backing of partners such as MetLife Foundation and Airbnb, the Emprende Pro Mujer program expanded its

3 months ago

Empowering the growth of female entrepreneurs with the support of the UPS Foundation

To build the skill set of a female entrepreneur is to build entire communities. With more than 34 years investing

3 months ago

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The Power of Female Entrepreneurship: The Backbone of the Global Economy

In 2024, women continue to face structural barriers and challenges disproportionately. Despite progress, around 118 million women in the region

3 months ago

Health

Discover the Impact of Tod@s por Ellas, Pro Mujer’s Comprehensive Program for Breast Cancer Care

“Well, to begin with, I never thought I would get cancer. I went to get a mammogram and something was

3 months ago

Strengthening medical care to boost sexual and reproductive rights of mexican women in Hidalgo

Despite significant advances in the reduction and prevention of maternal mortality in Mexico, in the first half of 2024, 259

3 months ago

More women from northern Argentina will receive free mammograms

In Latin America, breast cancer is recorded as the leading critical cause of cancer death according to the Pan American

3 months ago

Nearly 200 Women in Nicaragua Benefited from Pro Mujer’s Health Events

In June, Pro Mujer completed its twelfth free health event in Nicaragua, providing care to 197 women and 17 men.

3 months ago

Emprende Pro Mujer: Enhancing Connection and Female Empowerment

Women are not a minority. They are 50% of the population and, therefore, half of the potential of our society.

3 months ago

More Women in STEM for True Gender Equality

Although the importance of promoting the participation of more women in STEM disciplines is now recognized, this understanding is rather

3 months ago

Science and Technology: A Path Toward Gender Equality in Latin America

The Christmas season for Rosa, a Venezuelan migrant and artisan, was the perfect time to sell the handmade bags she

3 months ago

Challenges and Solutions for Women’s Health in Latin America

“There really isn’t enough understanding about the health gap that women face. Why? Because sometimes, oftentimes, the data we have

3 months ago

Women Breaking Barriers to Inspire Other Women

“What I always noticed is that I would talk to one woman and end up with contact info of five

3 months ago

Climate Action: Investment Opportunities for a Sustainable Future

Why put gender inequality and the climate crisis in the same conversation? This was the question that set up the

3 months ago

Investing in Women: Driving an Inclusive and Equal Ecosystem

Latin America is driven by the catalyzing force of entrepreneurial women—it is the region with the highest number of women-led

3 months ago

Driving Gender Equality Through Investment: Strategies and Opportunities in Latin America

Gender lens investing is an effective mechanism to advance gender equality and drive economic development in the region. This is

3 months ago

Breaking the Digital Divide: Technology as a Tool for Equality

Latin America ranks fourth worldwide in internet penetration; however, 33% of its population still does not have access to this

3 months ago

Inspiring Conversations: Carmen Correa and María Noel Vaeza Highlight the Need to Invest in Women

Carmen Correa, Pro Mujer’s CEO, and María Noel Vaeza, regional director for the Americas and the Caribbean at UN Women,

3 months ago

Women in Leadership Positions: A Pending Debt

The Barbie movie, a box office hit in 2023, highlighted gender inequalities, parodying male leadership at Mattel with a board

3 months ago

Silver Economy: Opportunities and Challenges in Latin America

Unlike other regions, Latin America and the Caribbean is considered a young region, where people over 60 years old represent

3 months ago

Female Empowerment and the Power of Public Policies

In the current global landscape, there is an alarming setback in terms of gender, inclusion, and equality. New governments, legislations,

3 months ago

GLI Forum Latam 2024: Connection Takes Center Stage

From June 4 to 6, we held the sixth edition of the GLI Forum Latam in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where

4 months ago

Pro Mujer and Walmart Foundation Join Forces to Transform the Lives of Female Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Mexico

In Mexico 23% of the female population lives in rural areas and is responsible for more than 50% of food

5 months ago

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Investing in Latina entrepreneurs, a topic at UM’s Concordia Summit

By | Carmen Correa, vía Miami Herald At Tuesday’s Concordia Americas Summit at the UM, leaders, experts and activists from

6 months ago

Pro Mujer and Développement International Desjardins (DID) Join Forces to Empower Bolivian Entrepreneurs

The social enterprise with over 34 years of advancing gender equality, Pro Mujer, and Desjardins, an international development organization based

6 months ago

Pro Mujer

How to maintain female leadership in an organization?

For the first time, all regions of the world have surpassed the 30% mark for women in executive positions, with

6 months ago

Pro Mujer

Starting a Business Out of Necessity: The Reality of Women Entrepreneurs in Latin America

By | Carmen Correa For women, the act of starting a business is not always a choice motivated by opportunity,

6 months ago

Strengthening the Future of Women Entrepreneurs in El Salvador with the Support of Google.org

With the opening of its offices in El Salvador, Google has reaffirmed its commitment to technological and social development in

6 months ago

Delivering more health services to women in Chiapas in collaboration with Starbucks

March was an exciting month in terms of our work in southeastern Mexico: not only did we expand our health

6 months ago

Paraguayan Women Will Be Trained in Entrepreneurship Thanks to Fogapy and Pro Mujer

The Emprende Pro Mujer platform will arrive in Paraguay for the first time thanks to the recent agreement signed between

6 months ago

Shared Vision between Pro Mujer and Prosperia Transforms Landscape of Vision Health in Mexico

Mexico is among the top ten countries with the highest incidence of vision loss worldwide. The International Agency for the

6 months ago

Pro Mujer and Ficohsa Strengthen Ties in Favor of Central American Women

Gender inequality, albeit a global challenge, is most pronounced in Central American countries. In this region, women face significant restrictions

6 months ago

In partnership with BID Invest, the Community Health Workers Program arrives in Guatemala

Following its arrival in Guatemala in 2022 and having impacted the lives of over 1,500 women with its programs, Pro

6 months ago

A Transformative Partnership: Pro Mujer and MetLife Foundation Empower Mexican Women

Pro Mujer, a social enterprise that has been working for over 33 years to advance gender equality in Latin America,

6 months ago

Gender Roi™ Insight Series: Prioritising Gender Across Supply Chains Delivers More Than Just Financial Value

The turmoil generated by Covid-19 highlighted the dangerous fragility of most organisations’ and industries’ supply chains. Despite this, many enterprises

6 months ago

Emprende Pro Mujer: Education as a Tool for Transformation and Autonomy

“My sadness prompted me to look for a distraction in handicrafts, an activity that has become my livelihood. My depressive

6 months ago

These Are the Women Who Participate in Emprende Pro Mujer

Since its inception in 2021, Emprende Pro Mujer, the educational digital platform dedicated to women who seek economic prosperity through

6 months ago

Community Support Group Takes Action on Behalf of People with Diabetes in Bolivia

It is estimated that 62 million people throughout the Americas suffer from diabetes, a disease that claims the lives of

6 months ago

A Milestone in Community Health: Pro Mujer Surpasses 100,000 Health Checkups in Bolivia

In Bolivia, access to health services continues to be a significant challenge, especially in rural and peri-urban communities. With a

6 months ago

Pro Mujer Strengthens Access to Health Services for Guatemalan Women During Women’s History Month

In Guatemala, 35% of the country’s population lacks access to basic healthcare and nutrition services (USAID). In 2019, of the

6 months ago

Women’s Health: A Profitable Bet to Propel the Economy

Let’s start with a simple exercise: go to Google and search for “heart attack victim.” What are the results? Mostly

6 months ago

Achieving Women’s Empowerment: The Importance of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

At Pro Mujer, we aim to promote comprehensive sexual and reproductive health for women, a fundamental right that allows them

6 months ago

Pro Mujer

#SheTransforms: Women Who Transform Their Reality Through Entrepreneurship

Dream, write, think, and rethink projects. Mature the idea and start dressing it in reality. Study, share, and receive knowledge.

6 months ago

Emprende Pro Mujer in Central America: One year strengthening entrepreneurs

Women are a force of great economic importance for Central America. In Guatemala, for instance, the rate of female business

7 months ago

Pro Mujer Bolivia | Actualización Estados Financieros

Hemos actualizado la información referente a los estados financieros, incluyendo notas explicativas y un resumen de las políticas contables de

7 months ago

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Reservas del País Foundation | Celebration of the Fair of Cooperatives and Allied Associations in North Santo Domingo

By | Fundación Reservas del país With the goal of promoting the growth of microentrepreneurs in Santo Domingo Norte and

7 months ago

Partners

Google | A new step to continue empowering women of Southeast Mexico

By | Doron Avni Vice President, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Emerging Markets, Google During my recent trips to Mexico,

7 months ago

Partners

Latimpacto | Strengthening Women and Markets through Gender Lens Investments

By | Manuela Jiménez, Catalina Herrera and María Carolina Suárez Visbal Knowledge and Research Analyst, Co-director Knowledge Center, and CEO, Latimpacto.

7 months ago

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Fundación Belcorp (Belcorp Foundation), 20 years promoting the potential of women and strengthening female entrepreneurship in Latin America.

By | Fundación Belcorp At Fundación Belcorp, our objective is to promote the potential of women to transform society. For

7 months ago

Partners

Women’s World Banking | Report: Designing Digital Payments for Mexican Women Entrepreneurs

By | Women’s World Banking Mexico’s 6.3 million micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) generate nearly half of Mexico’s GDP

7 months ago

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VISA | Supporting Female Entrepreneurship in Latin America and the Caribbean

By | Carlos Corominas Inclusive impact and sustainability lead for Latin America and the Caribbean, VISA The transformative impact of

7 months ago

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Victoria’s Secret & Co | Commitment to creating positive change for women

By | Victoria’s Secret & Co,. At Victoria’s Secret & C., everything we do is focused on creating positive change

7 months ago

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UPS | Celebrating Female Empowerment: UPS Mexico and their Commitment to Women

By | Erika VargasDirector of community relations, UPS Foundation. In the vibrant month of March, when the world celebrates International

7 months ago

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Swisscontact | The Power of Entrepreneurship: A Key Strategy for the Autonomy of Women

By | Swisscontact Guatemala, a country with rich cultural and linguistic diversity, mostly inhabited by communities of Mayan descent, faces

7 months ago

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Red de Impacto | Challenging paradigms: the road to gender equality in the social and impact investment ecosystem

By | Rossnaira Martínez y Hugo Hernández Marketing y Comunicaciones y Gestión de la Información, Red de Impacto LATAM Within

7 months ago

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OSF – USAID | Venezuelan migrant women in Colombia: Entrepreneurship and resilience in the midst of challenges

By | Opportunities without borders – USAID Migration is a global phenomenon that has shaped societies and economies throughout history.

7 months ago

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UN Women | Female entrepreneurship to accelerate equality

By | UN Women – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean Women entrepreneurs in Latin America and the

7 months ago

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Oikocredit | 3 ways to empower women: How Oikocredit supports an equitable and just world

By | Oikocredit Women are at the heart of our communities, yet they continue to face a broad range of

7 months ago

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Microsoft | Technology with Purpose, Empowering the Women of Latin America

By | Catalina Rengifo Botero Philanthropy lead, Microsoft SSA My grandmother is 95 years old. She is an incomparable woman, she

7 months ago

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Mercado Libre | Promoting the Development of Women Entrepreneurs in Latin America

By | Mercado Libre Latin America is the region with the most women-led startups in the world, according to the

7 months ago

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Kiva | Investing in Women’s Economic Empowerment through Financial Inclusion

By | Kiva More than 50% of all unbanked people in the world are women, with little or no access

7 months ago

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GLS | Initiatives from the GLS Alternative Investments Microfinance Fund for Achieving Gender Equality

By | Fondo de Microfinanzas “GLS AI” The microfinance fund GLS Alternative Investments (GLS AI) has existed since 2015 and

7 months ago

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Global Partnerships | Investing in Financial Inclusion with a Gender Approach

By | Global Partnerhips The challengeGlobally, women are more likely than men to live in poverty.1 By having fewer educational

7 months ago

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FP 2030 | International Women’s Month by Pro Mujer: Family planning empowers women

By | Family Planning 2030 “I was 13 years old when I became a mother for the first time. We

7 months ago

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Grupo Ficohsa | Investing in women entrepreneurs for a more inclusive and prosperous future

By | Grupo Ficohsa Grupo Ficohsa, a Honduran group with a presence in Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, and the

7 months ago

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DWM | Investing for Women’s Economic Opportunity

By | Development World Markets As an impact investor, Development World Markets (DWM) allocates capital to local institutions that contribute

7 months ago

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Desjardins | Economic Autonomy: An Essential Condition for Development

By | Desjardins In Bolivia, Desjardins International Development (DID) works in collaboration with Pro Mujer to promote the development of

7 months ago

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Capital + SAFI | Capitalizing on Gender Equality in Agriculture and Beyond – A 2XChallenge Impact Assessment

By | Cecilia ArandiaSustainability and Impact Officer, Capital + SAFI According to studies cited by the World Bank, if women

7 months ago

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Deetken | The road to gender equality: one woman at a time

By | Magali Lamyin Managing Partner, Deetken Impact Deetken Impact has more than a decade of impact investing in the

7 months ago

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IADB | Empowering Visionaries: Integrating Gender Perspective In Programs To Support Digital Entrepreneurship In Latin America

By | Gina Cárdenas and Matteo Grazzi Competitiveness, Technology & Innovation Division, IADB In Latin America, a great disparity remains

7 months ago

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Banco de Crédito de Bolivia | Do You Believe In The Transformative Power Of Latin American Women Entrepreneurs?

By | Banco de Crédito de Bolivia Women entrepreneurs play a fundamental role in the transformation of their communities. Throughout

7 months ago

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ANDE | Moving towards gender equality: ANDE’s challenges, recommendations and actions for the entrepreneurship sector.

By | Estephannia Herrera Esquivel Program Coordinator, ANDE Andean Region office. In this article we will examine the challenges faced

7 months ago

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Alive | Beyond Investment: How we are Building Gender-Inclusive Businesses in Latin America

By | Alive Ventures Since the launch of our first impact investment fund in 2018, ALIVE has been committed to

7 months ago

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2X | Empowering Tomorrow: Unleashing Gender-Smart Capital Worldwide

By | Jessica Espinoza CEO, 2X Global As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the 2024 theme ‘invest in women,

7 months ago

Partners

JA Americas | She is Digital: increased and better opportunities for young Latin American women

By | JA Americas The ‘She is Digital’ project from Junior Achievement Americas has proven to be an inspiring and

8 months ago

Skilling

Emprende Pro Mujer: 3 Years, 23 Countries, and More than 66,300 Women Reached

Women’s entrepreneurship fosters growth while boosting and invigorating the economy. However, a challenging reality continues to loom in the shadows:

8 months ago

Pro Mujer

Valentine’s Day and Gender Stereotypes: Challenging Traditional Romantic Narratives

By | Carmen Correa Every year, when February 14th rolls around, you might hear grand statements like “I would die

8 months ago

Pro Mujer

Emprende Pro Mujer is Changing Women’s Lives in Southeast Mexico

Entrepreneurship rates are particularly high in Latin America and the Caribbean compared to other regions. According to a recent report

8 months ago

Partners

SICT and Pro Mujer Sign Agreement to Support Indigenous Women’s Digital Inclusion in Southeast Mexico

The agreement is part of the “Smart Villages, Sustainable Well-Being” initiative of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT).

8 months ago

Partners

Pro Mujer, Mi Teleférico, and Terminal de Buses: Working Together to Keep Bolivian Women Safe

Today, anyone who looks up in La Paz or El Alto will see a message written on some of the

8 months ago

Partners

Pro Mujer Receives Support from Airbnb to Provide Training to Women Entrepreneurs in Quintana Roo

Located in Southeast Mexico, Quintana Roo is internationally recognized for its tourist attractions and natural beauty. In 2022, the state

8 months ago

Partners

Pro Mujer and The UPS Foundation Announce the Results of their Collaboration in Mexico and Guatemala and Expand Impact to Argentina

After a successful first year of collaboration focused on supporting women entrepreneurs in Mexico and Guatemala, The UPS Foundation, the

8 months ago

Financial

Dreams Come True Thanks to Pro Mujer Digital

For Ofelia López, the loan from Pro Mujer Digital was an answer to her prayers. Or more like a dream

8 months ago

Mujer Segura: Eradicating Gender-Based Violence Is an Urgent Obligation

Gender-based violence continues to be an alarming reality. Globally, nearly 89,000 women and girls were murdered in 2022, the highest

8 months ago

Health

Pro Mujer Closes 2023 with Significant Successes in the Program to Support Women with Breast Cancer

More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the

8 months ago

Health

Sana y Segura, the Project Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health among Mexican Women

According to the Mexican Ministry of Health’s latest records, the maternal mortality rate in the country has dropped by 13.5

8 months ago

Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer Opens a New Branch in Guatemala!

In 2022, Pro Mujer expanded its geographic footprint and opened its first office in Guatemala City, with the objective of

11 months ago

Pro Mujer Joins Forces with Three Leading Organizations to Support Women’s Development in Latin America

Pro Mujer recently announced new initiatives focused on expanding the impact of Emprende Pro Mujer, the online entrepreneurial training program

11 months ago

Pro Mujer Publishes First Book – Ellas Emprenden: Historias de mujeres Latinoamericanas

At the fourth edition of the GLI Forum LatAm, Pro Mujer is proud to share the publication of She Ventures:

11 months ago

Gender Lens Investing Funds: The Dawn of a New Paradigm for Impact Investing in Latin America

Gender lens investing funds have increased in relevance and number year by year in Latin America. From 2020 to 2021,

11 months ago

Personal Experiences of Women in Leadership

Slowly but surely, women continue to take on more leadership roles. Although progress has been made over the last few

11 months ago

Digital Transformation with a Gender Lens

According to ECLAC, 4 out of every 10 women in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access to

11 months ago

Entrepreneurship Without Borders: Migration and Opportunities in the Impact Investing Ecosystem

Latin America is experiencing the increasing feminization of human mobility, with the number of women who have migrated across borders

11 months ago

“We Can’t Wait 300 Years for Equality”: María Noel Vaeza

Pro Mujer was pleased to welcome María Noel Vaeza, Regional Director for the Americas and the Caribbean of UN Women,

11 months ago

The Rise of Gender Bonds in Latin America

Latin America has become the leading region in gender bonds, a promising financing vehicle for institutions committed to addressing and

11 months ago

Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health in Latin America: Challenges and Perspectives

Even though sexual and reproductive health is core to women’s full attainment of their right to health and human rights,

11 months ago

Debt Products with a Gender Lens: A Smart Bet on Women and Sustainable Development

Increasingly, the evidence shows that investing in women and betting on their potential is profitable for financial institutions and the

11 months ago

Focus on the Care Economy

To address the gender gaps that impact women’s lives in Latin America, it is critical to address the unequal division

11 months ago

GLI in Action: Bringing Intentionality to Gender Lens Investing

The GLI Forum LatAm 2023 opened its first day with an inspiring session with Nisha Biswal, Deputy CEO of the

11 months ago

The Power of Gender Lens Investing: Stories of Real Entrepreneurs

The heart of Pro Mujer is the more than 2.5 million women whose lives have been changed over our 33

11 months ago

The Future of Gender Lens Investing: Reflections Following the 2X Global Members’ Meeting and Pro Mujer GLI Forum

By Jimena Serrano, Gender Specialist, IDB Invest Gender lens investing has steadily increased over the past few years. According to

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer Strengthens its Commitment to Women in Latin America as Part of the Women’s Digital Financial Inclusion Advocacy Hub

Pro Mujer was proud to take another step toward advancing gender equality in Latin America by joining the Women’s Digital

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer’s Diabetes Chatbot Launches in Honduras Thanks to Support from Fundación Creciendo con Diabetes

Diabetes is a leading cause of disability and death in the Americas. Rising obesity rates, poor diets, and a lack

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer and Bolivisión Celebrate A Year of Impact

In July 2022, Pro Mujer joined forces with Bolivision, the television network with the second-highest ratings and the most extensive

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer México Announces New Health Partnerships with Reina Madre and Sin Reglas

According to data published by INEGI, more than 15 million women in Mexico do not have access to health care

1 year ago

Awards

InnovaSalud Wins the “Entrepreneurs for Resilience” Award

As part of its integrated and holistic model, Pro Mujer offers a wide range of free and low-cost health and

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer Hosts Public Health Fairs for Women in Hidalgo

In August, the Pro Mujer team brought together more than 200 women at an event in Actopan, Hidalgo, to provide

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer Continues to Make History in Nicaragua!

As part of our commitment to supporting women in Nicaragua, Pro Mujer recently celebrated the opening of two new offices

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer, MEDA, and Wakami Launch Project to Support Women’s Empowerment in Guatemala

Latin America has the highest levels of income inequality in the world, marked by the feminization of poverty and unequal

1 year ago

Partners

Google.org and Pro Mujer Join Forces to Support the Economic Empowerment of Women in Northern Argentina

With support from Google.org, Pro Mujer and UN Women/Fundación Gran Chaco recently launched two initiatives aimed at rural and Indigenous

1 year ago

Skilling

More than 300 Women Join the Emprende Pro Mujer Network in Central America

More than 300 women from Guatemala and El Salvador have accessed free training through the hybrid Emprende Pro Mujer program,

1 year ago

Skilling

Pro Mujer Expands Hybrid Emprende Pro Mujer Program to Central Mexico

Following the success of the hybrid Emprende Pro Mujer platform in Southeast Mexico, Pro Mujer has expanded the platform to

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer: Committed to Fighting Breast Cancer

The World Health Organization has declared that October is World Breast Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to increase timely detection and

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer Launches Initiative to Support Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health in Mexico

Pro Mujer, a social enterprise with more than 33 years of experience working to advance gender equality in Latin America,

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer Celebrates its 33rd Anniversary Alongside Supporters and Partners

We live in a world that still limits women’s full development and active participation in society. According to a recent

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Women Migrants From Latin America Now Have Access To Online Entrepreneurship Support in United States

Latin American women who have migrated to the United States now have access to a free, online platform to help

1 year ago

Financial

Does Expanding Women’s Access to Microfinance Change Their Quality of Life?

The mainstream financial system in Latin America generally ignores women, who often work in the informal economy to cover their

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer Issues Second Gender Bond in Argentina

The bond was issued under the simplified regime for social impact bonds approved by Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV) in

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer announced two Commitments to Action at Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting

Pro Mujer, a social enterprise working to advance gender equality in Latin America since 1990 announced two Commitments to Action

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer joins AT&T to launch enovadoras

In partnership with Pro Mujer and the Entrepreneurship and Transformation Laboratory of Technical Institute of de Monterrey, AT&T launched eNovadoras. This program will grant seed capital

1 year ago

Partners

Lifting up women with Pro Mujer and the Coca Cola Foundation

Thanks to our two-year partnership with the Coca Cola Foundation, we have positively impacted 4,400+ Mexican families and trained 23,409

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

A Conversation with Lynne Patterson, Co-Founder of Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer was born in El Alto, Bolivia, in 1990, the creation of two committed educators with the same dream:

1 year ago

Pro Mujer and ANII join together to provide training and mentoring programs for women-led businesses in Uruguay

As part of this collaboration, Pro Mujer will provide specialized technical assistance to ensure a gender perspective is incorporated into

1 year ago

Data and Evaluation: Two key tools for a successful gender mainstreaming strategy

Gender mainstreaming is a strategy that seeks to integrate a gender perspective into all policies, programs, activities, and decision-making processes across

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer, Fundación Belcorp, and Latimpacto launch strategic partnership to provide training to migrant entrepreneurs

The number of women migrants has increased significantly in recent years. Today, the United Nations estimates that 49% of the

1 year ago

Partners

SOSEP and Pro Mujer partner to support emerging women entrepreneurs in Guatemala

In Guatemala and across Latin America, gender gaps remain a pressing issue. Although Guatemala has the world’s fourth highest level

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer and Swisscontact partner to build a sustainable future in Bolivia

Pro Mujer is committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development established by the United Nations to promote human development

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer to collaborate with Guatemala Escala to support the development of women in Guatemala

A year ago, Pro Mujer launched in Guatemala to support underserved women with relevant resources and tools to reach their

1 year ago

Pro Mujer and LeFil promote gender mainstreaming train in Latin America by training 100 social enterprises

In addition to promoting access to finance for women-led businesses, gender lens investing is a powerful catalyst for gender equality

1 year ago

Skilling

Pro Mujer and GIZ bring together more than 180 women entrepreneurs from Southeast Mexico for gathering on digital transformation

After multiple days of activities, Digital Entrepreneurship Week came to a close with the Digital Transformation Gathering for Women Entrepreneurs,which washosted at the

1 year ago

Skilling

Pro Mujer Mexico expands its health services area Self-Esteem and Self-Love: The added value of Emprende Pro Mujer in Southeast Mexico

On June 15, 60 women entrepreneurs from Campeche gathered to celebrate their graduation from the Pro Mujer Emprende Pro Mujer

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer distributes more than 300 menstrual health products to rural women in Mexico

Although menstruation is a natural part of life, cultural beliefs, gender inequality, and stigmatization have made it so that many

1 year ago

Health

Community Health Workers Program expands to Cochabamba, Bolivia

The health indicators in Bolivia are alarming, with more than 5 million people unable to access health services (Defensoría del

1 year ago

Awards

Pro Mujer and Gloria Ruíz, Pro Mujer country representative in Nicaragua, receive award for contributions to microfinance

The Network of Financial Development Institutions (RFD) and Fundación Espoir recently hosted the 9th Annual Latin American Community Banking Forum

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer opens five new branches in Bolivia

Pro Mujer is a social enterprise with more than 33 years of experience working to advance gender equality in Bolivia

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer celebrates its first anniversary in Guatemala!

On May 9, Denia del Valle, Pro Mujer Representative in Guatemala, hosted an event celebrating Pro Mujer’s first year of

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer and LEFIL promote gender mainstreaming train in Latin America by training 100 social enterprises

As part of Pro Mujer’s initiatives to strengthen the gender lens investing ecosystem in Latin America, the Pro Mujer Gender

1 year ago

Skilling

Success Stories: Emprende Pro Mujer reaches more than 1,100 women in Southeast Mexico

Just one year after launching in Southeast Mexico, the hybrid version of the Emprende Pro Mujer entrepreneurship skilling platform has

1 year ago

Addressing the most common challenges to implementing gender mainstreaming strategies

Gender mainstreaming is a globally accepted, inclusive strategy that can provide both social and economic benefits. More and more companies

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Rethinking our Perspective: The value of craft within the culture of the traditional art world

On March 27, I was honored to participate in the event “The Female Entrepreneur in Latin American Art” at MAMAN Fine

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer launches community health campaigns in Southeast Mexico

As part of its commitment to providing holistic and integrated services to the women it supports, Pro Mujer recently launched

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer and Mercado Pago will continue their collaboration to support entrepreneurs in Latin America in 2023

On April 27, Pro Mujer and Mercado Pago reaffirmed their strategic partnership and joint commitment to impacting over 2,500 women entrepreneurs via Emprende Pro

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer reaches rural women in argentina through free health fairs

Over the course of March, Pro Mujer held various health fairs in rural areas of Argentina, including the municipalities of

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer and Sheraton Salta Hotel implement a hospitality training for women entrepreneurs

In collaboration with the Sheraton Salta Hotel, Pro Mujer implemented a training program for women entrepreneurs interested in exploring the

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer bets on entrepreneurs in Central America

In 2021, Pro Mujer responded to Vice President Kamala Harris’ call to action and joined the Partnership For Central America (PCA). As

1 year ago

Pro Mujer Nicaragua receives gold certification in client protection

Pro Mujer Nicaragua received the highest possible certification in client protection from CERISE and Social Performance Task Force (SPTF), two

1 year ago

Skilling

More than 1,500 Bolivian entrepreneurs receive scholarships to boost their skills

Gender inequality continues to be a significant issue across Latin America. Despite progress, women still face significant gaps in access

1 year ago

Pro Mujer and Banco Economico join forces to provide free support to survivors of gender-based violence in Bolivia

Bolivia has the highest femicide rate in South America and the fourth highest in Latin America. In 2022, more than 90

1 year ago

Pro Mujer

Pro Mujer launches #mujeresbreakingbarriers campaign on IWD

As part of its efforts to encourage valuable conversations and raise awareness of the structural barriers that women face in

1 year ago

Pro Mujer and Google join forces to impact the lives of thousands of indigenous women in Southeast Mexico

As part of its work to improve opportunities for women in Latin America, Pro Mujer launched activities in Southeast Mexico

1 year ago

Partners

Partnership with Yapay Bolivia and alliance Bolivia allows pro mujer to expand telemedicine services in Bolivia

Thanks to support from Yapay Bolivia and Alliance Bolivia, Pro Mujer will expand the telemedicine health services it offers to

1 year ago

Partnership with the Target Foundation increases the impact of emprende Pro Mujer in Guatemala and southeast Mexico

To make progress towards sustainable and equitable growth in the region, it is critically important to incorporate an intersectional perspective

1 year ago

Awards

Pro Mujer Bolivia certified gold in client protection

Pro Mujer Bolivia is proud to have been certified Gold in Client Protection by the Certification Committee of Microfinanzas Rating,

1 year ago

Health

Explore the results of Pro mMujer’s tod@s por ellas breast cancer support program

Since 2006, breast cancer has been the leading cause of death in Mexican women. In 2021 alone, 21,305 new breast

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer strengthens its health strategy in Argentina

Thirty percent of the population in Latin America does not have access to free public health care, and in Argentina,

1 year ago

Partners

Pro Mujer and the ups foundation join forces to promote gender equality and economic empowerment in Latin America

Pro Mujer, a social enterprise focused on advancing gender equality in Latin America, and The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of

1 year ago

Financial

How does microfinance help women? by Carmen Correa

In 1990, women living in El Alto, Bolivia, asked Professors Lynne Patterson and Carmen Velasco for money to help support

1 year ago

Pro Mujer Bolivia opens new office to manage Gender-Based violence cases

Gender-based violence is a global public health issue. The physical, economic, sexual, psychological, and other harm that women experience just

1 year ago

Health

Pro Mujer expands its clinic network to reach thousands of women in Mexico

Pro Mujer Expands its Clinic Network to Reach Thousands of Women in Mexico Supporting women’s health is a critical component

1 year ago

Pro Mujer joins un women campaign to prevent gender-based violence during carnival in Bolivia

Gender-based violence is a significant issue in Bolivia. Over 2022, 51,000 cases of violence against women and children were recorded,

2 years ago

Skilling

Emprende Pro Mujer trained more than 26,000 women entrepreneurs in 2022

Latin America represents an incredible opportunity to promote women-led businesses. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, there are more than

2 years ago

Pro Mujer issues first gender bond in Argentina

Pro Mujer, a leading social enterprise that provides financial, health, and skilling services to women in Latin America, has issued the

2 years ago

Health

Early breast cancer diagnosis saves lives

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer diagnosis in Latin American women, with more than 200,000 new cases diagnosed annually.

2 years ago

Google.org is committed to supporting women in Latin America through its philanthropic activities

Digital and technological transformation is redefining production models, employment opportunities, roles, and responsibilities, and today’s economy requires a workforce with

2 years ago

Meda Doubles Down on its commitment to women in Latin America during the GLI Forum

As part of its commitment to creating economic, social, and environmental impact in Latin America, MEDA—an international economic development organization

2 years ago

REDMIF: Building an Equal and Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Participating via its Guatemalan affiliate REDIMIF, the Microfinance Network of Central America and the Caribbean (REDCAMIF) shared its perspective on

2 years ago

Fundación WWB Colombia blends theory and practice in the GLI ecosystem

During the GLI Forum LatAm 2022, we chatted with Daniela Konietzo, President of the Fundación WWB Colombia, about the organization’s

2 years ago

Supporting women and small businesses drives the economic development of Latin America: Takeaways from the GIL Forum LATAM 2022

Over the past few years, female entrepreneurship has boomed worldwide. Based on data from the World Bank, women entrepreneurs represent

2 years ago

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation continues to support women and community well-being

Founded in 1930 as a philanthropic foundation that works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can

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