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Pro Mujer promotes gender equality in Latin America’s green and blue economies through the Empower Innovation Challenge
Climate change widens the gender gap. The United Nations predicts that climate change will cause 236 million more women and…
Pro Mujer and USAID host knowledge exchange to strengthen the care economy in Colombia
On December 3, Pro Mujer and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Colombia, through its “Generando Equidad”…
Partnership between Pro Mujer and H&M opens doors to new markets for Mexican women entrepreneurs
When Angelica entered the H&M store and saw her products on display, she couldn’t hold back the tears. For her,…
The state of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Latin America: Building inclusion and dynamism
Latin America is at a crucial moment for the development of its entrepreneurial ecosystems. The region, known for being a…
Pro Mujer joins the European Microfinancing Platform
Pro Mujer took a step forward by joining the European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP), a global network that brings together more…
Pro Mujer joins Convergence
Pro Mujer, committed to advancing gender equality in Latin America, has taken a strategic step by joining Convergence, a leading…
Together with IDB Lab, Pro Mujer celebrates the graduation of Guatemalan Community Health workers
Pro Mujer celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of community health workers in Chimaltenango, as part of the project…
Grupo Bimbo and Pro Mujer transform the present and future of 50 women entrepreneurs in the region
Grupo Bimbo reaffirmed its social commitment by joining forces with Pro Mujer to transform the reality of entrepreneurial women in…
Pro Mujer and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation Present Research on Endometriosis
Negative experiences surrounding the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis are not isolated cases. Laura consulted 40 gynecologists before receiving an…
Pro Mujer and Fondo Mujer Libre y Productiva reach over 2,500 Colombian women entrepreneurs and announce expansion for 2025
Pro Mujer, in partnership with the Fondo Mujer Libre y Productiva, has successfully concluded the first phase of its Emprende…
Pro Mujer and Audiopedia Foundation join forces to democratize access to education for Indigenous and rural women
With more than three decades of experience advancing gender equality in Latin America, Pro Mujer has entered into a strategic…
The “Economic Growth: Cultivating Entrepreneurship and Resilience” project successfully concludes in Guatemala
In recent years, Guatemala has become an important point of both origin and destination for migrants. Between 2022 and 2024,…
Pro Mujer presents the Women’s Card Deck: A tool to recognize gender inequalities
In 2021, a survey by Focus 2030 and Women Deliver in 17 countries around the world revealed that 80% of…
Emprende Pro Mujer launches “The Academy”
Emprende Pro Mujer, an innovative digital educational platform designed for women seeking to achieve economic prosperity through their ventures, supports…
New masculinities: An alternative to combat and eradicate gender-based violence
Born in a rural community in Honduras, Denilson Mehujael is very clear about how gender differences shaped his and his…
Gender Knowledge Lab: A catalyst for gender equality in Central America’s financial ecosystem
As part of the 2XTAP (2X Technical Assistance Program) project, funded by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Pro…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Care and Counseling Program: An Innovative Health Tool
Few situations make a person more vulnerable than receiving a complex disease diagnosis. Being in such a situation can affect…
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…
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…
Endo Journal is here: 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.…
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…
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 $1.3 million per year to the…
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…
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…
