WAM seeks to advance and support women's leadership in the microfinance industry through education and training, promoting leadership opportunities, and increasing visibility of their participation and talent while maintaining a work/life balance.
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Welcome to WAM!
Our Pacific Northwest chapter generally meets in person on the third Tuesday every other month at University Congregational United Church of Christ 4515 16th Ave. N.E. Seattle, WA 98105-4201. First time guests and members are free. Non-members are $20 at the door. Anyone is welcome!
This network space is where anyone reading in English, anywhere in the world, can learn what our chapter is up to. If you would like to post in this network, sign up using the Sign Up link up there on the right. It costs nothing to join our virtual network. If you would like to attend our meetings and become a member of our chapter, learn more here...
Women Advancing Microfinance International was started five years ago in the Washington D.C. area by four women (read more at their site), and has expanded to over ten chapters worldwide.
This network space is where anyone reading in English, anywhere in the world, can learn what our chapter is up to. If you would like to post in this network, sign up using the Sign Up link up there on the right. It costs nothing to join our virtual network. If you would like to attend our meetings and become a member of our chapter, learn more here...
Women Advancing Microfinance International was started five years ago in the Washington D.C. area by four women (read more at their site), and has expanded to over ten chapters worldwide.
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Notice: first fall meeting CHANGE!
Notice: MEETING CHANGE
Based on RSVPs, we will postpone our special guest Mary Weisnewski and meet tomorrow night in a different location further north. If you are planning to attend but have not replied to our secretary, please call Sue Wolff at 425-343-6664 for details.
Based on RSVPs, we will postpone our special guest Mary Weisnewski and meet tomorrow night in a different location further north. If you are planning to attend but have not replied to our secretary, please call Sue Wolff at 425-343-6664 for details.
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Local Microfinance in the Northwest
Started by Elizabeth Berthe in Northwest Microfinance Mar. 19, 2008.
Self Help Groups (SHGs) and MFI Group Lending 1 Reply
Started by Carol Schillios in Self Help Groups. Last reply by Elizabeth Berthe Jan. 26, 2008.
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Women's World Banking published an article, Where Did All the Women Go?, commenting on the decreasing numbers of women in leadership positions in the microfinance industry. How can the industry ensure the continued participation of women in microf...
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