Mihret Hailekiros faced loss, displacement, and unimaginable hardship. With support from the ER-CAP programme, a five-year initiative funded by the @SweinEthiopia and led by @mercycorps in partnership with @DRC_ngo and FC Africa, she refused to give up.
The Context Issue 07 is out!
Wired for Growth
“Africa’s economic transformation continues to be shaped as much by systems as by capital.”
Read full issue here: https://t.co/bT8IZzH1ZJ
A big leap for #MSMEs!
The Uncollateralized MESMER Digital Loan from @BankAwash, under the @MastercardFdn MESMER Program with FC, is reshaping how MSMEs access finance. Now young entrepreneurs, especially women, can access loans digitally and break barriers to credit.
#Ethiopia
FC expanded into Kenya!
We are proud to support CSOs in Kenya to build sustainable business models that promote financial independence. Our first step is helping organizations transition into service-based revenue generation, while strengthening economic & social empowerment.
Research consistently shows that investing in women yields higher economic returns. So what are we doing about it?
Are we just quoting the data, or are we reshaping systems?
Are we running pilot projects, or rewriting policies?
Are we spotlighting stories, or sharing power?
Hello, Twitter/X family, My mom’s been fighting breast cancer for a year and is now in India for treatment. The costs are overwhelming, to say the least. Please help: https://t.co/kGZ9SiRALE
RTs would mean a lot!
We're Hiring
1. Gender, Youth & Social Inclusion Advisor: Experienced in program design, MSMEs, and private sector development? Apply: https://t.co/UKP8siIlKY
2. Software Engineer: Skilled in coding, web development, and system development?
Apply: https://t.co/jafBCiZGFG
MSMEs contribute over 50% of GDP in many emerging economies, but access to finance remains a challenge. Programs like MESMER are bridging that gap and creating a Pathway to Bankability. 💼
Thoughts?
We’re Collecting CVs!
If you qualify for the Financial Inclusion Consultant or Research Associate position, send your CV to [email protected]
Don’t forget to include your contact details, experience, and skills.
Tag anyone who might be interested!
#Opportunities
Can AWiB’s Corporate Membership boost your business growth? 🤔
Join our Deputy Operations Director & HR Lead Omnia Elias this Wednesday at 2 PM to learn how it impacts career & business success!
🔗 sign up here: https://t.co/wAuI4c4S3p
#FC#CareerDevelopment#AWiB#LiveWebinar