CARE Women's Entrepreneurship

How three female entrepreneurs are working with our flagship program, Ignite, to grow their businesses. https://lnkd.in/gyWEuEiw #entrepreneurs #financialinclusion #womensentrepreneurship

?? This piece I wrote for Business Fights Poverty reflects a reality we cannot ignore: women entrepreneurs are not lacking confidence; they’re held back by systems that fail to serve them. #Data from our recent #StriveWomen research shows that 96% of women entrepreneurs feel confident in growing their businesses, and 87% have ambitions to grow, but systemic barriers like unfair financing, digital gaps, and a lack of networks create unnecessary hurdles in their path. ?? Women-centered design is not only smart—it’s transformative. Let's shift systems to match the ambitions of women entrepreneurs. Read my OpEd to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejA8q4Dq #HerBusinessHerFinancialFuture #WomenEntrepreneurs #FinancialHealth #InclusiveGrowth #StriveWomen CARE Mastercard Strive CARE Perú CARE Pakistan CARE in Vietnam Leah Nathan Lucie Cregeur, MBA Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Local partnerships with FSP's who work for women are at the core of our efforts and impact. Happy Women's Entrepreneurship Day ?? #StriveWomen #WED2024 #GEW2024

When we think of confident entrepreneurs, we often picture Silicon Valley tech leaders or corporate executives. Yet, a powerful force is emerging globally: women entrepreneurs from the Global Majority, who are driving sustainable businesses with remarkable vision and resilience. Despite representing only 25% of high-growth entrepreneurs, they possess high confidence in their abilities. However, systemic barriers, not personal shortcomings, limit their access to critical financial resources, highlighting the urgent need for support and investment in their potential. Read More:? https://lnkd.in/ggVJTV3K This article is featured as part of our Climate Justice Series 2024. #BFP_COP #ClimateJustice #COP29 #HerBusinessHerFinancialFuture #WomensEntrepreneurship #Financialinclusion #DigitalInclusion #SmallBusiness #GEW2024

Women entrepreneurs bring confidence, innovation, and resilience to the table. Let’s ensure they also have equitable opportunities and fair access to market systems to support their success. Together, we can drive change by championing fair markets that unlock their potential. ?? Learn more about our recent work with #StriveWomen and how we’re supporting women-led businesses to strengthen their financial health. More here! ?? https://lnkd.in/g3fqjAdA #WomenEntrepreneurs #StriveWomen #FairMarkets #EconomicJustice Mastercard Strive | Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth | Sarah Hewitt | Rathi Mani-Kandt

?? To make market systems work better for women entrepreneurs and to support women to lead in green business, we need to change how we see the world— and them. ??? ?? Thrilled to see Strive Women Director Sarah Hewitt's OpEd featured in Business Fights Poverty this week. Our latest research recognizes women entrepreneur’s confidence, their deep understanding of their business needs, and their potential to drive change. ??? ? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/ggVJTV3K ? Mastercard Strive | CARE Perú | CARE in Vietnam | CARE Pakistan | Lucie Cregeur, MBA | Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth ? #HerBusinessHerFinancialFuture #WomensEntrepreneurship?#GenderEquality #SustainableEconomy #InclusiveInnovation?

Are you a strategic #communications professional with a passion for women’s rights and economic justice? We're #hiring a Communications Manager with the CARE Women’s Entrepreneurship team. You’ll work on our largest program, Strive Women, and with a global team. This is a worldwide, flexible, #remote role. Apply today or share with your network: https://lnkd.in/egsxAdU7

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We are marking this Global Entrepreneurship day by sharing some of our latest research from #StriveWomen, challenging prevailing myths and highlighting the remarkable resilience, ambition, and adaptability of the women entrepreneurs we work with. ?? Here’s what we found:? - 96% of women entrepreneurs globally are confident in their ability to manage and grow their businesses.? - 87% have ambitions to grow their business.? - 60% make decisions jointly with family or a spouse, 40% decide independently, and nearly all are satisfied with this balance of responsibilities. ?? However, barriers to growth remain:? - 1 in 3 women entrepreneurs lack confidence in accessing financial resources critical for success.? - 34% don’t have a network to rely on for non-financial support.? - 33% feel unsure about leveraging digital tools to advance their businesses. We are excited to be sharing these insights with you because they underscore what we’ve always known—women entrepreneurs are ready to lead. They are confident, ambitious, and poised to thrive, but they need systems to step up and provide meaningful investments, better tools, and more opportunities. This research is a call to action for all market actors, development partners, and supporters to break down barriers and ensure that women entrepreneurs have the resources they need to realize their full potential.?Join us in building women-centered solutions that drive equity and economic empowerment! Explore the research and meet some of the entrepreneurs we work with: https://lnkd.in/g3fqjAdA #HerBusinessHerFinancialFuture #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenCenteredDesign #GenderEquality #GEW2024 Mastercard Strive | Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth | Rathi Mani-Kandt | Sarah Hewitt | Lucie Cregeur, MBA

Amazing update from our colleagues in Pakistan!