Microbanking

Support of microbanking is at the core of WIL's mission.

Through our affiliation with The International Alliance for Women (TIAW), WIL has funded a total of five banks to date, and we are well on our way to funding a sixth.

Through TIAW, WIL has funded banks in Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, South Africa and Ghana. The total cost of each bank is $5,000. TIAW's role is to identify, qualify and manage the selection and reporting of results from the NGO's operation, such as Friendship Bridge in Guatemala.

• Read about our Village Bank in Guatemala

Our contribution of $5,000 initially provides funds and support for 15-20 impoverished women who need small loans to start or expand a business. Most of these women support themselves and their families and educate their children with their earnings.

As loans are repaid, those funds become available for lending. We have seen how these loans can dramatically improve economic opportunities for the women engaged in these small businesses.

Make a donation

Contribute as much or as little as you like. Those who make contributions will have the opportunity to take part in selecting the next bank's location.

You can donate online by going to the TIAW Web site, select the WIL of Philadelphia Village Bank and complete the form.

You can also donate by check. Write your check to: TIAW and mail to:

WIL of Greater Philadelphia
915 Clinton Street, #305
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Learn more about TIAW

The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) serves as the global umbrella organization that unites, supports and promotes professional women and their networks to work together, share resources and leverage ideas.

A benefit of your WIL membership is membership in TIAW. Through TIAW learn more about Women on Boards, Micro-Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Women's Leadership Network and more.

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