Would you like to take action to improve the lives of women in developing countries? Become a Women's Bank volunteer and make a better future a reality.
Women’s Bank is a dynamic network of volunteers across Finland. There are over 3 000 active volunteers in over 40+ locations in Finland and we are always welcoming new people! We also have annual activities abroad. We organise events, campaigns and fundraise to support Women’s Bank’s projects.
Help us by doing what you love the most!
You can join an existing local group or set up your own. You can join longer term or help out with a specific campaign – whichever suits you best! You can help by doing what you do best, be it knitting, singing, events management, writing or graphic design. We can’t wait to hear from you!
What is Women’s Bank? Women’s Bank was founded in 2007 to support women in developing countries so they could become the agents of change in their communities. Our mission is...
Founder member Satu Mehtälä gave the kick-off speech, taking the audience back to the pivotal trip to Liberia in 2007 that gave rise to the formation of Women’s Bank, as...
2014 was a year of major changes for the steering group of Women’s Bank. We reorganized roles and tasks; considered how we can best support volunteering and fundraising in Women’s...
Women’s Bank had its yearly meeting for volunteers all over Finland in october, in Kuopio. Over 40 volunteers got together in the heart of the Savo region to be together,...
Women’s Bank yearly ‘Walk a Profession for a Woman’ event this year put up funds for 1991 professions for women in developing countries. A donation of 30 euros can provide for the...
During its first seven years Women’s Bank has been growing and developing with the help of its wonderful volunteers and dedicated staff. They have passed the message on and encouraged...
Our small group of volunteers is set for Uganda on a self-sponsored trip, to see for ourselves the field work funded by Women’s Bank. We hope to get a good...
The Global Awards for Fundraising is the most noted among prizes in innovative fundraising. This was the first time Finnish volunteers were acknowledged internationally for their contributions. Reeta Sabharwal from...
Women’s Bank’s volunteer network was chosen as the Fundraiser of the Year 2012, when The Finnish Fundraising Association (VaLa ry) awarded Finnish fundraisers. The award was given in recognition of...
