Access to Finance for Female Entrepreneurs in West Africa
Banyan Global’s leadership on the United States Agency for International Development-funded West Africa Trade and Investment Hub is increasing women entrepreneurs’ access to financing.
Banyan Global’s leadership on the United States Agency for International Development-funded West Africa Trade and Investment Hub is increasing women entrepreneurs’ access to financing.
Access to health services is vital to every country’s welfare. When such services are not available, it can prevent citizens from reaching their full potential, as well as limit a nation’s growth and prosperity.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the USAID-funded Saving Maternity Homes in Ghana, Innovate for Health (SMH) project, led by Banyan Global in conjunction with the Ghana Registered Midwives Association (GRMA), has launched a crowdfunding campaign in support of rural private sector midwives.
Women in business need strong communication skills—particularly public speaking, presentation design and delivery, and negotiation—to advance to leadership roles and effectively promote their businesses.
One in three girls is married before the age of 18 in the developing world; one in nine is married before the age of 15.
Dr. Voahirana is a member of the Top Reseau Social Franchise, a network of small private clinics in Madagascar.