Archive for 2021

Why is social responsibility so important to us?

Women’s Bank’s programme work is put into action by Finn Church Aid (FCA). Together we hold ourselves responsible to each donor in Finland, and to every woman contributing to our 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 […]

Esraa bakes a future for her family

Esraa Al-Sehaiti, runs a business called Arabiscuit, which spe-cialises in sweet surprises. Her signature pastries include Sweet Burger – a chocolate steak and fruit between burger buns – and sushi with chocolate and fruit replacing seaweed and fish. In addition to these specialities, Arabiscuit makes a wide range of other oriental and western-style pastries. Arabiscuit […]

Greetings from Dubrovnik!

The beginning in Dubrovnik Women’s Bank Dubrovnik started their activities in 2015, with the Women’s Bank Walk event, thanks to Tarja Wingren. Since 2018, the organizing of the Women’s Bank Walk event has been in my hands, all thanks to my friendship with Tarja. She recognized the potential in me. A large number of media […]

Change has a female face

Imagine a situation where your husband has gone abroad for work. You have lost contact with him months ago, you haven’t received any money from him and you don’t have any income of your own. Your children need school supplies, your in-laws living in the same household need to see a doctor and you need […]