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The “Domino Effect” of Disbursing a Single Microloan

Society Development Committee, or SDC, based in Faridpur, Bangladesh, is a microfinance partner of the Feed the Future Bangladesh Livestock and Nutrition Activity, funded by USAID and implemented by ACDI/VOCA. Through this partnership, thousands of people working in Bangladesh’s livestock sector have benefited from microfinance products.

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Thu from Vietnam runs an organic farming network. After participating in a 'family day' run by CARE, her husband how supports her at home, allowing her to grow her business.

Glorifying Multi-Tasking by Women Entrepreneurs Must Stop

Author(s):

Emma Langbridge
How many times this week have you heard someone rave about an amazing mother who is simultaneously juggling her business with childcare, while running a household? This is constantly happening. Everywhere across the globe. We all do it – men and women. Glorifying multi-tasking by women entrepreneurs must stop.
A woman rolls out dough in a kitchen

In Lebanon, Women Break Barriers to Success

Author(s):

Corus International
Necessity Breeds Entrepreneurship  “I needed to provide for my children.” It’s a simple reason that motivates millions of parents to earn money every day.
Group of Women in India.

Building Capacity in India

Author(s):

Marketlinks Team
This project conducts critical research and learning activities to disseminate and share with the development community to examine how women leaders of small businesses can better engage in the cashew value chain.