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Empowering Women

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In all that we do, Oikocredit places a special emphasis on empowering women in the developing world. Microfinance provides an unprecedented opportunity for women to take control of their own destinies. 

 

 

The majority of the world’s poor are women. Restricted access to education, property and economic rights severely limit their opportunities. Women and their informal businesses are also restricted in their access to credit and financial services.

 

Providing credit to women has a multiplier effect on society. Women who are able to generate their own income can support their families and enhance their communities – providing housing, sanitary facilities, health services, education and nutritional food.

 

Throughout the world, women have proven to be the most reliable credit risk for microfinance lenders. Oikocredit is dedicated to advancing the ability of women to break the cycle of poverty through their own initiative.

 

DID YOU KNOW? Women represent the vast majority of the poorest microfinance clients.

 

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