Women’s World Banking (WWB) is a leader in
building financial systems for low-income women and
households worldwide. Established in 1979, WWB is
a not-for-profit organization and a network of 50
microfinance institutions and banks that serve 18
million low-income entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia,
Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. WWB helps
its network members deliver comprehensive range of
financial products and services through innovative
approaches to strategy, operations, customer service,
finance, and policy.
"Let’s bring the poor woman into the center of our focus. Let’s demonstrate that microfinance can be done profitably and effectively. Let’s be strategic in how we want to reach the policy makers the donors and the commercial banks. Let’s build a platform of influence together. Let’s use the Year and its Committees to keep the momentum going."
--Nancy Barry, President, Women’s World Banking
Women’s World Banking
8 West 40th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Tel: 212-768-8513
Fax: 212-768-8519 http://www.swwb.org