Friendship Bridge

A nonprofit social enterprise creating opportunities that #EmpowerWomen in #Guatemala to build a better life. #Microfinance #SocialImpact #EndPoverty

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At Friendship Bridge, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Guatemala 2026 by Great Place to Work!
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View the full list here: https://t.co/puNCtGoYgL

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Thanks to a generous grant from @TogetherWmnRise, we will soon support even more women through our Mujer Avanza (Women Advance) pilot program, designed to prepare potential clients for Bridge to Success.

Read more: https://t.co/CURUC5TBCo
#TogetherWomenRise #FriendshipBridge

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Friendship Bridge was honored to attend @WorldDenver’s International Women’s Day 2026 event along with @GovofCO Jared Polis and so many others who care about #equality.

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Today is #WorldNGODay! Celebrating the power to create lasting change through our work. Learn more:
https://t.co/F5SI8mgb4g

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Since 1998, Friendship Bridge's work in Guatemala has allowed women to thrive in their home country so that they don't need to make the dangerous choice to migrate. This @elpaisinenglish article details what GT migrants are currently experiencing.
https://t.co/qAVB4LFNJ6

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Our Board member Geoff Hoyl has spent decades supporting causes around the world, and continues to believe in the need to #EmpowerWomen

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Guatemala is in second-to-last place for women’s participation in household decisions. Friendship Bridge clients are different: 79% say they increased contributions to family decisions because of their participation with Friendship Bridge.

#EmpowerWomen #EliminatePoverty

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When it comes to #servingothers, how can we turn #goodintentions into lasting positive impact? Long-time Friendship Bridge supporter Connie Newton has much to say about this topic.
👉 Read more on our blog: https://t.co/pGu6qYiG3I

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Thanks to her #agricultural loan and technical assistance, Juana has learned how to budget, earn more profit, and care for her crops. With her income from farming, Juana has been able to invest in her home and her children: "Thanks to God and Friendship Bridge, I am happy now.”

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Then María Leticia and her husband made an even more ambitious decision: to purchase a piece of land, on which they planted beans. The achievement represented a major step forward for her family’s financial stability. Now, they dream of owning more land in the future.

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From the Guatemalan community of Chicacao, María Leticia’s journey toward growth began during a Client Advisory Committee meeting—a group consisting of 85 elected clients across our branch offices, in which clients provided feedback on our programs and services.

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At first, she set a goal to save $.13 USD per day, aiming to reach $910 USD to invest in a lemon crop. The process exceeded her expectations. Once she became aware of her earnings, she was able to save between $104 to $130 USD per week, reaching her goal ahead of schedule.

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🗓️ Save the date for our 2026 Stay-at-Home Building Bridges Gala!
APRIL 18, 2026. If you would like to donate an item or experience to our silent auction, please contact our new Procurement Assistant, Sarah Geraci, at [email protected]. More details to come!

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Jan 8 is War on Poverty Day in the U.S. More than half our clients live below Guatemala’s National Poverty line ($7/day). We work with impoverished women to build resilience first and foremost, as well as empowerment and business development.

#EmpowerWomen #EliminatePoverty

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🌾 Keyla grows cardmom and seeks funding for organic fertilizer through @Kiva, as she strives to provide for her two young children. Support Keyla's needs today: https://t.co/t0YIKtGgfH

👉 Help our clients, like Keyla, achieve specific business goals:
https://t.co/SuIKTA2XjZ

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Our clients have no credit history, deeming them too risky for traditional banks. Our #microfinance model is based entirely on trust, allowing groups of women to borrow money together, in order to invest in their small businesses.

Donate by Dec 31: https://t.co/9atOCLtYzA

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Wishing you a season overflowing with kindness, peace, and meaningful moments with those you love. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the difference you make in the lives of Guatemalan women. 💜

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Our clients live in #rural communities where traditional banks do not lend, but this is where we see the greatest change: Single loans turn into healthier food, children at school, and thriving businesses. Will you help us continue to make an impact? https://t.co/9atOCLtYzA

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To ensure clients don't become overindebted, we conduct a thorough credit analysis, visit each woman's business, and provide education on responsible borrowing.

#Microcredit and education need to coexist to #EmpowerWomen.
Will you help make an impact? https://t.co/9atOCLtYzA