Delivering pathways to sustained prosperity

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Highly confident, women entrepreneurs still face systemic barriers

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Driving impact through bold leadership

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Cyber resilience for financial inclusion

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When Peruvian entrepreneur Elizabeth Vargas Vilca wanted to launch a shoe manufacturing business, she faced one barrier after another. Initially, her husband balked at the idea of her working at all. Then, after overcoming his opposition, she struggled to obtain a bank loan. In the meantime, Vargas Vilca lacked digital skills needed to help her business grow.

<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice.</span></p>

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Designing financial tools with women in mind can empower them — and boost economies

North America

Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Europe

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AI for social impact

Climate change

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Digital transformation

Economic development

Financial health

Financial inclusion

Global development

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Small business