Archive for 2018

On the road to equality

For each of its project countries Women’s Bank creates a unique profile, which charts the needs and opportunities of local women and guides Women’s Bank’s work to answer to the needs and exploit the opportunities. Different procedures all aim at sustainably changing the economic and social standing of women, but offering versatile education to women […]

Work continued at full steam throughout Women’s Bank’s anniversary year

Women’s Bank Walk from Lapland to the Mediterranean The eighth Women’s Bank Walk gathered a record number of volunteers to show their support for female employment on Sunday 10 September. The Walk was organised in 70 cities, 19 of which were abroad. The northernmost event was organised in Rovaniemi, Lapland, and the southernmost on the […]

Gita’s journey to success

Before 2009, most women at the village of Bhardeu in central Nepal had never been to the country’s capital. Their village was their world. Their life changed at the arrival of Women’s Bank and small-scale loan activities nine years ago. Bhardeu is the sight of one of Women’s Bank’s first projects. One of the women […]

Everyone can change the world – Antti Reenpää

Antti Reenpää, age 60, Helsinki  “I followed the early years of Women’s Bank closely as my wife (Leena Majander) is one of the founding members. It was easy for me to join when asked. I am a member of the Women’s Bank steering group.  My first contact with Women’s Bank’s work was on a trip […]

Everyone can change the world – Anna Litewka-Anttolainen

Anna Litewka-Anttolainen, age 40, Oulu  “I’m originally from Poland. I moved to Finland in pursuit of love. I’ve lived in Oulu for four and a half years. I’m currently studying production of cultural activities at the Oulu University of Applied Sciences. I have a Master’s Degree from Poland. I got involved with Women’s Bank in […]

Everyone can change the world – Liisa Kapanen

Liisa Kapanen, age 66, Helsinki  “I had decided to get involved in volunteer work as soon as I retired. I joined Women’s Bank in January 2013. I started at the national fundraising group and I’m still there, now acting as second organiser and member of the board. I have also been a local group leader […]