This quarter, members launched new products and flagship programs for women entrepreneurs, earned national and international recognition, and made fresh commitments to close the gender finance gap. Below is a snapshot of what members across the network have been up to:
Bank of Kigali (Rwanda) strengthened its unsecured, collateral-free Women Banking proposition, increasing the financing limit fivefold and broadening the range of eligible products to widen women entrepreneurs’ access to finance. The bank also scaled its non-financial support: the number of women reached through financial literacy and business capacity-building training rose 70 percent compared with the same period in 2025.
Banco G&T Continental (Guatemala) relaunched its women-centered brand, GTC Mujer with a refreshed, purpose-driven brand identity built to support women through every stage of their personal and financial journey. The relaunch introduced the @GTCMujer Instagram community, a new digital space for education, networking, and engagement, and was amplified through branch activations and digital campaigns to deepen the program’s connection with women across Guatemala.
BAC Costa Rica was recognized by the National Institute for Women (INAMU) and the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) as a good practice in Gender-Responsive Financial Inclusion. Its Ya es Hora health alliance earned an “Inspiring Alliance” Honorable Mention from Red de Impacto LATAM and, since launching in Guanacaste, has delivered more than 1,900 mammograms across 16 communities. The Mujeres BAC team also convened 46 women from the tourism sector at a Women in Tourism Day in Guanacaste and brought business tools to women entrepreneurs at the CEMCA fair in Limón.
BAC Guatemala was honored by the Women Executive Forum for eight years advancing women’s financial power in the country. Mujeres BAC Guatemala launched Fábrica de Empresarias, a new accelerator run with Wonder Woman Tribe and Universidad Galileo, whose first cohort drew more than 200 women entrepreneurs. The bank also held a charity auction with Voces Vitales Guatemala raising USD 60,737 for the Círculo de Amigas mentoring initiative; sponsored and collaborated with the annual Women Impact Forum convening 230 women leaders and held a savings challenge with construction firm INTEGRO that helped women employees build USD 15,100 in new savings.
BAC Honduras launched the seventh edition of its Mujeres BAC Mentorship Program with Universidad Tecnológica Centro Americana (UNITEC), pairing four months of business and financial training with personalized mentoring and access to working-capital. Since 2017, the program has certified 250 businesswomen, trained more than 1,200 women, and helped sustain 540 direct jobs. The bank also convened 225 businesswomen and executives at its Conexión Mujer congress, held with the Cortés Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCIC).
ADCB Egypt launched its inaugural Women Recognition Awards to mark International Women’s Month, honoring ten women across two new categories. The Women Impact Award recognized five female managers for business impact and inspiring leadership, while the Rising Professional Women Award recognized five high-performing employees identified as the bank’s next generation of leaders. The program is part of ADCB Egypt’s broader effort to build a diverse, inclusive workplace where women can lead and advance.
Ndovu Wealth (Kenya) was named one of six finalists for VivaTech’s AfricaTech Award 2026, selected from more than 260 applicants across 34 African countries. Co-founder and CEO Radhika Bhachu represented the company on the Paris stage, spotlighting women’s leadership in African fintech and making the case for improving women’s access to capital markets across the continent.
UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group (Ukraine) joined Ukraine’s newly launched Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code, which is being implemented with the support of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, the National Bank of Ukraine, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Through the commitment, the bank will expand access to finance for women-led businesses by developing tailored financial solutions, strengthening financial literacy, and regularly assessing women entrepreneurs’ needs.
Members are welcome to share their program innovations and updates by emailing: info@financialallianceforwomen.org
