Ignite
In partnership with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, CARE’s Ignite Program unleashes the power of growth-oriented entrepreneurs to contribute to resilient, inclusive economies. Read the stories of some of those entrepreneurs below.
The singing banker of Thanh Hoa
Nguyen Hai Duong, General Director of Thanh Hoa Microfinance Institution in Vietnam, breaks the banker's stereotype by showcasing his passion for local delicacies, ornamental flowers -- and nurturing women entrepreneurs through a partnership with CARE's Women's Economic Justice program.
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Why putting women in charge of their own financial security pays dividends
Women-centered design acknowledges that women’s needs and the barriers they face are fundamentally different to men. Barriers might include laws and political systems that disadvantage women, harmful social norms, and limited access to finance due to no credit history or collateral, male guarantor requirements, or restrictions on land ownership.
Read MoreThree women entrepreneurs fighting for survival… and winning
The global pandemic has pushed many small businesses to collapse. For women entrepreneurs, the impact has been significantly worse as childcare responsibilities increased, supply chains collapsed, a dependency on digital skills went up, and women were forced to fight for survival.
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