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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
