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.

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Why putting women in charge of their own financial security pays dividends

By Rathi Mani-Kandt and Koheun Lee · March 31, 2022

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 gender and social norms, and limited access to finance due to no credit history or collateral, male guarantor requirements, or restrictions on land ownership.

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Three women entrepreneurs fighting for survival… and winning

By Emma Langbridge · March 2, 2022

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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How this Entrepreneur Diversified to Save Her Business During the Pandemic

By CARE Staff · November 15, 2021

When COVID-19 disrupted the supply chain to devastating effects, Marlita Tenorio Gonzales pivoted her business model to stay afloat.

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How This Woman Entrepreneur in Peru is Keeping her Amazonian Heritage Alive

By CARE Staff · November 15, 2021

Through her family's artisan business in Peru, Mery Neli Salazar Pedro celebrates her Amazonian identity.

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How This Entrepreneur in Pakistan is Achieving Her Goals and Paying It Forward

By CARE Staff · November 12, 2021

Seeda Begum, a single mom, runs her own business and teaches other women the tools they need to succeed.

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Meet the Small Business Owner Breaking Norms for Vietnam’s Indigenous Communities

By CARE Staff · November 11, 2021

An entrepreneur since age 25, Luu Thi Hoa is using digital skills to scale up her business

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How Microfinancing is Allowing One Entrepreneur to Dream Big

By CARE Staff · November 8, 2021

With access to capital and training, Pham Phuong Thao's business is flourishing in Vietnam.

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How Tech Training Transformed This Woman Entrepreneur’s Business in Pakistan

By CARE Staff · November 8, 2021

Digital tools helped Hina streamline her business, giving her the freedom to spend less time on work and more time with her family.

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How Fouzia Qazi is Blazing Trails for Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

By Emma Langbridge · March 15, 2021

In Pakistan, only 1% of women are engaged in entrepreneurial activities, as opposed to 21% of men.

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3 Steps the Female Digital Revolution Can’t Succeed Without

By Payal Dalal and Hilary Mathews · March 11, 2021

In 2020, millions of women left the workforce. As the pandemic accelerates the move toward a digital economy, women are at risk of being left behind.

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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.

Ideas

Why putting women in charge of their own financial security pays dividends

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Ideas

Three women entrepreneurs fighting for survival… and winning

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Culture

How this Entrepreneur Diversified to Save Her Business During the Pandemic

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Culture

How This Woman Entrepreneur in Peru is Keeping her Amazonian Heritage Alive

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Culture

How This Entrepreneur in Pakistan is Achieving Her Goals and Paying It Forward

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Meet the Small Business Owner Breaking Norms for Vietnam’s Indigenous Communities

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Culture

How Microfinancing is Allowing One Entrepreneur to Dream Big

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Culture

How Tech Training Transformed This Woman Entrepreneur’s Business in Pakistan

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Culture

How Fouzia Qazi is Blazing Trails for Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

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Ideas

3 Steps the Female Digital Revolution Can’t Succeed Without

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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.

Ideas

Why putting women in charge of their own financial security pays dividends

Ideas

Three women entrepreneurs fighting for survival… and winning

Culture

How this Entrepreneur Diversified to Save Her Business During the Pandemic

Culture

How This Woman Entrepreneur in Peru is Keeping her Amazonian Heritage Alive

Culture

How This Entrepreneur in Pakistan is Achieving Her Goals and Paying It Forward

Culture

Meet the Small Business Owner Breaking Norms for Vietnam’s Indigenous Communities

Culture

How Microfinancing is Allowing One Entrepreneur to Dream Big

Culture

How Tech Training Transformed This Woman Entrepreneur’s Business in Pakistan

Culture

How Fouzia Qazi is Blazing Trails for Female Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

Ideas

3 Steps the Female Digital Revolution Can’t Succeed Without

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