Archive for 2025
I thought I was there to teach, but I was the one who learned
Earlier this year, I had the privilege to take part in a Women’s Bank Skills Donation program in the Dadeldhura and Kailali districts of Nepal. Together with local partner organisations, we explored what it means to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem in places where resources are scarce but motivation is limitless. The goal wasn’t to hand […]
Volunteers to Support Women’s Bank Projects in Nepal, Kenya, and Myanmar
We are looking for experienced professionals in business development, entrepreneurship training, leadership, mentoring, and the creative industries to support Women’s Bank projects in Nepal, Kenya, and Myanmar. The volunteers’ task is to strengthen and develop the skills of local women entrepreneurs and teams. We are seeking skilled mentors and trainers who can share their knowledge […]
Creative industry expert – join us as a mentor to boost the success of Kenyan women entrepreneurs!
Join us as a mentor to boost the success of Kenyan women entrepreneurs! You are the person we are looking for if you want to support entrepreneurs to create sustainable and profitable businesses from creative skills. You have the opportunity to support entrepreneurs to find new customers, expand into new markets or brand and market […]
Rose Tabo was given an opportunity that changed her life: ‘Through my work I can also give back to my community’
– As a child, my life was full of challenges. My father passed away when I was only three years old, and my mother struggled to provide for us, says Rose Tabo, 36 Women’s Bank is now operating in the area because opportunities for women remain scarce. But young Rose still had a long road […]
The winds of change are blowing
Nirmala Dhami, 27, has been watching the slow destruction caused by the climate crisis in the westernmost corner of Nepal with concern. The snow line on the mountains has receded and the water supply has become uncertain. That is bad news for families who depend on agriculture. Growing the vitally important wheat and corn is […]