…and selling products and services is more effective together. Cooperatives form a community with the power to influence also other issues affecting women’s daily lives. For example, committees against violence…
We collaborate with companies that comply with the UN Principles for Sustainable Development comply fairly and equally with the terms of employment contracts prevent any discrimination against workers ensure occupational…
…of the Council members. On the second day, there was a panel discussion on empowerment and compassion. The panel comprised Reetta Meriläinen, the Women’s Bank steering group Chair, the Pastor…
…003709984544 Service ID BAWCFI22, Operator Basware Oyj Non-XML invoices: invoices(at)kua.fi Y-code 0998454-4 Women’s Bank Steering Committee: Chair of the Steering Committee: Saara Lehmuskoski puh. 040 7482660 lehmuskoski.saara(at)gmail.com Chair of the…
…had to stay after the school day in the computer class to practice. However, the challenge was also that most of the students do not have their own computer, so…
…projects in Nepal, Uganda and Syria. FCA is governed by laws, agreements, commitments and pledges that ensure the high quality and effectiveness of work. Our first commitment is the one…
…LWF in our community. Project staff was sensitizing the community where I’m living in different areas such as agriculture on teaching us how to improve the production, animal keeping, promoting…
…often subordinate position in their communities. Self-reliant income generation, awareness of one’s rights, working together, and the increased sense of participation that comes with it, are important factors in achieving…
…men, but they make up no more than one fifth of the members. “By including men, we ensure domestic harmony and the entire community’s commitment to the activity. Many couples…
…internships and brings income for the centers. The centers have good relationships with local businesses. Watch a video from the graduation party at the Sierra Leone vocational training center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUyml1jSdwU…
Women’s entrepreneurship strengthens whole communities Versatile and sustainable entrepreneurship is the most effective way to strengthen gender equality and to decrease global poverty. A company donation secures access to business…
…the idea of improving the quality of life of women in the Bozoum region by offering them education in literacy and numeracy, entrepreneurship, and peace work. ”In our community, we…
…events, including activities such as reading, dancing, singing, dining and doing yoga, to support Women’s Bank. Local companies and communities joined in and collaborated in the events. In addition to…
Give women livelihood euros Women´s Bank operations are regularly supported by 3,400 active monthly donors. Up to a third of Women’s Bank’s annually raised funds come from monthly donations. Regular…
…made studying easier. Sokna got herself an internship position, where she was able to do graphic design. Fortunately for her, the company needed a full-time employee, so after completing her…
…Ny can complete her studies in high school. Her schooling was about to end in the ninth grade as her parents couldn’t afford her education. In addition, the commute was…
…Empowerment Committee or as part of the Women-Led Cooperative. Starting and running businesses in politically sensitive and fragile areas can be challenging, so FCA provided organised comprehensive business entrepreneurship training…
…the commitment of local women and communities to the operation. The biggest change in fundraising is setting one large goal for all fundraising operations, as well as focusing on the…
…important steps, and quite often very challenging hurdles to overcome. Often women lack natural connections beyond their own community. The mental distance between them and the places of commerce and…
…Women’s Bank aims at improving the sustainable livelihood and quality of life of communities and particularly of women through a village bank organisation. The project also supports community development and…
A Mother’s Club network operates in Liberia Women’s associations belonging to the network organise community-based business activities, the income from which is used to educate girls and women. During the…
Give women livelihood euros A little boy comes to Kamu Sunar’s shop. He chooses a chocolate bar and hands over the money. He has already turned to leave when Sunar…
…part of a farming cooperative in the village. All of them face social and economic marginalisation, with limited access to resources, job opportunities and influence within their community The premise…
…model is that the men and women have their own responsibilities to provide livelihoods. This gives women more opportunities, when it comes to working outside home, mobility and interaction. Quality…
The alternative gifts of Women’s Bank support women and their whole families in a sustainable way. By improving women’s livelihood, you will increase the wellbeing of the whole community. Supporting…
…Nway Nway Latt did not hesitate and quickly took the opportunity to turn a new page in her life. Nway Nway Latt, 21, cuts cloth in her small but comfortable…
What is Women’s Bank? We are a network of monthly donors and shareholders, active volunteers, and business partners, all committed to a more just and sustainable world. Finn Church Aid,…
We are a strong community Founded in 2007 by Finnish women, Women’s Bank is a community of donors, volunteers, partners and women in our programme countries. We share a passion…
…Bhardeu have a vermicomposting company which produces certified organic fertilizer for the consumer market. The women pack the nutritious compost into two-kilo packages and sell it to the capital city’s…
…a joint soap company, which provided us all with an income. At the same time, we studied accounting and saving and were given the opportunity to raise small loans to…
…outdoor switches & sockets, back box, junction boxes, plug & fuses, lamp holder) at a reasonable price. – I want to support my own community, says Kakada determinedly. Kakada also…
…and yet the pupils and a few parents have come to the yard. A group of active young people is in charge of the morning’s programme. After fun games and…
…women’s livelihoods through saving and loan groups. We work in 100 villages in the states of Rakhine and Kayin, supporting women’s equality committees, teamed-up companies and saving and loan groups….
…the competition, Ritva Ohmeroluoma represented the volunteer network of Women’s Bank with its 30 local groups and more than 3,000 volunteers. The competition jury based its decision on the way…
…achieve peace, and they have taken the future in their hands as well,” commented Rehn. Heidi Hautala, another member of the group, remarked that the activities of the Women’s Bank…
…financial management. Esraa has created a Facebook page for her company where she uploads product marketing videos. She follows her competitors’ pages closely to keep up with current bakery trends….
…Bank. In target countries we try making a difference through the tools and skills of local women and their communities. This is how our goals can become an everyday reality….
Give women livelihood euros Women´s Bank forms its own unit that operates within Finn Church Aid’s (FCA) resource mobilisation, fundraising and communications department. The staff of the Women’s Bank unit…
…efforts to achieve change are needed. Gender equality will improve the wellbeing of children, families and entire communities. The main focus of our projects is on improving the position of…
…look at the projects, and how they affect (and hopefully benefit) the lives of local communities. The air is dense with expectations. You often hear questions about whether development aid…
…Tamang’s husband called after three and a half years abroad to tell her he was coming back home, Tamang became very nervous. What was he going to say about the…
…the working committee of the cooperative. Before I didn’t have money to buy even a pair of bangles but now I can get all necessities. I am very happy and…
…with international business studies. The test batch was sold as soon as it was ready and Mirjam’s dream began to come true. – I was concerned about the future of…
…the group’s support I have been able to earn an income, Sita Devi says. She doesn’t complain about the long days or the harsh working conditions on the steep hill….
…Toivola, Pirkko Mattila and Tuomo Puumala, Finnair Oyj SVP, Communications and Corporate Responsibility Arja Suominen, as well as Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Tarja Kantola met grassroots stakeholders…
…country where violence keeps disrupting the daily lives of ordinary people. Our work in the country began in 2018 with the purpose of combining livelihood, education and peace work in…
…offered by this Women’s Bank project, but she dropped out after she learned how to write her own name. Some earnings are coming also from goat milk. The second women…
…women’s groups. Most recently, having attended a training session on accounting, Daw Thein has become the auditor for the women’s group and for her entire village development committee. Myanmar: 1,611…
…have learned to read and know their rights, both as citizens and as members of a community and a family. Women’s self-esteem has improved and they actively participate in their…
…distributing promotional materials, taking videos and photos. Constant help comes also from Finland, such as sponsorship, printing promotional materials, running social networks etc. It is difficult to say the exact…
