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In The Spotlight

WWB 2009 Annual Report, now available for download.

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Teaching Girls to Save

Being a girl in many parts of the world even in the 21st century is not easy. Many girls in the developing world leave secondary school before completion. Even if they complete school, their opportunities for economic independence are minimal, with options typically limited to working in the informal economy or marrying at an early age. 

MFW (Jordan) Pioneers the Region's First Gender-Sensitive Microinsurance Product

In May of 2010, WWB’s network member Microfund for Women in Jordan (MFW) introduced a first-of-its-kind insurance product that helps low-income women better cope with the financial burdens associated with a medical emergency. 

WWB Network Members in Morocco and Tunisia Receive The MIX's 5 Diamond Ranking

At the Sanabel Annual Conference in June, Microfinance Information Exchange, Inc. (MIX) and Sanabel granted certificates of transparency to 43 microfinance institutions (MFIs) from Arab countries. These certificates recognize MFIs for their contribution to improving the transparency, quality, and reliability of microfinance information. Three MFIs received 5 Diamond certificates, the highest level of transparency awarded by MIX.

WWB Trustee Ela Bhatt receives Japan's Niwano Peace Prize

Started by the Tokyo-based Niwano Peace Foundation, the prize is awarded annually to honor and encourage individuals who are devoting their lives to interreligious cooperation for peace. Ms. Bhatt also visited WWB Japan, which is dedicated to helping Japanese women in their entrepreneurial endeavors and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.