Women's World Banking Asset Management

Companies that prioritize #GenderDiversity and inclusion are more resilient, innovative, and better at managing risks—leading to stable, sustainable returns. With #ClimateChange accelerating, these factors are more critical than ever. Yet, many investors still overlook the massive opportunity at the intersection of gender and climate in finance. Women, disproportionately affected by climate change, are also key to the solutions. Yet only .01% of global finance supports projects addressing both climate and women’s rights. As Marijn Wiersma (2X Global) says, making climate finance gender-responsive is the opportunity of a lifetime to build a more inclusive, sustainable future. Women's World Banking Asset Management KfW

At Pezesha, we embed ESG (Environmental, social, and governance) in our daily customer experience driving long term customer value and meaningful relationships with our SMEs. Happy Mazingira (Environment) Day from Pezeshians!

Meet Marilou van Golstein Brouwers, a former Women’s World Banking Board Member who believed that the ability to invest in the market could be a catalyst towards women’s economic empowerment. She was instrumental in the development and founding of Women's World Banking Asset Management, our #GenderLensInvesting subsidiary that makes equity investments in inclusive financial institutions in global emerging markets. As we celebrate 45 years of making finance work for women, we invite you to join us in this journey highlighting remarkable individuals that enable us to impact millions of women: https://bit.ly/3KTt6Oh #WomenInLeadership

🌍✨ Thrilled to be back at #NewYorkClimateWeek for the third year in a row, representing BFA Global and the CIFAR Alliance! This year, we are excited to be hosting an event and moderating a panel on Gender-Responsive Innovations for Climate Financial Resilience tomorrow at 9 a.m. 🌱💡 Every year, I walk away inspired by the incredible efforts driving us toward a more sustainable and inclusive world. Tomorrow's event, supported by the MetLife Foundation, and Charlie Pettigrew, and hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, with Ali Schmidt-Fellner and Carolina Zuluaga, will bring together some of the brightest minds at the forefront of climate resilience and gender equity. I’m truly honored to be part of this journey—sharing insights from our recent survey on how FSPs cope and adapt to climate change with a gender focus and engaging with visionary leaders shaping a more sustainable and equitable future. 🌿💪   🔥 Special thanks to the fantastic panelists who will be sharing their expertise: ✨ Kerry Dittmeier: Leading the Climate Gender Equity Fund (CGEF) through USAID, mobilizing $2.5B for gender-responsive climate investments by 2030. ✨ Peter Zetterli: Highlighting CGAP’s work on how financial services can support climate resilience, particularly for vulnerable women. ✨ Jorge Gastelumendi: Driving pioneering efforts like heat insurance for women in India through the Atlantic Council. ✨ Christina (CJ) Juhasz: From Women’s World Banking, sharing innovative gender-climate finance projects. ✨ Anant Jayant Natu: Co-leading impactful research on gender and climate at MicroSave Consulting. 👥 Looking forward to connecting with many other brilliant minds and spending quality time with colleagues and dear partners and friends, such as Jesse F., Jaxon Love, Ali Schmidt-Fellner, Carolina Zuluaga, Maria Puch, Shannie Lotan, Amanda Lonsdale, Amanda Brasil-Leigh, Tyler Spalding, David del Ser, Julia Cadaval Martins, Kelvin Massingham, Neil Walmsley, Nidhi Upadhyaya, Sitara Merchant-Carter, Leila Guici, Marcia Toledo Sotillo, Rachael Axelrod, Sabaa Notta, Timothy Rann, Lilian Tan, and so many others! Your passion, talent, and commitment keep me inspired every year! 💫 To everyone attending UNGA/NYCW, whether near or far—my greatest wish is to that we channel the energy, intelligence, and talent in this great city 🗽 into meaningful, impactful change! 💫 Here’s to fruitful collaborations and game-changing ideas that will help lead us toward a more sustainable, equitable world. 👩🌾 🌴 🌎💼✨ Amolo Ngweno Maelis Carraro Julian Felipe Rodriguez Beltran Grace Akinyi Catalyst Fund #gratitude #NYClimateWeek #InclusiveFinance #ClimateResilience #GenderEquity #CIFAR #ClimateAction #Sustainability

I was thrilled to share with Nina Lindholm, PE Hub on how Women's World Banking Asset Management's focus on gender-disaggregated data is driving real business value for our investors, while also being the right thing to do. And I’m delighted that PE Hub listed me as a “Dealmaker to Watch”!   Here are some key highlights: -Our second emerging markets fund, with $103 million raised, is making a significant impact by investing in early-stage companies and inclusive fintechs. -Thanks to first-loss support from the EU and BMZ, we’re able to incentivize private investors and drive more capital toward addressing the gender gap in #FinancialInclusion. -Each portfolio company undergoes a thorough gender assessment, ensuring we meet the unique needs of women as clients and bring more women into the workforce and leadership of financial services providers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e26_kmMk

Meet Sarah Mwanthi, a resilient #entrepreneur who took a leap of faith during the the global pandemic to start her own business in Thika, Kenya. #WomenEntrepreneurs in Kenya face unique challenges, including limited access to traditional loans due to lack of collateral. With the support of Women's World Banking Asset Management (WAM) portfolio company Pezesha, a woman-founded fintech in Kenya, Sarah secured low-interest loans that have helped her overcome cash flow issues, diversify her product offerings, and serve a larger customer base. Pezesha's #digital credit solutions, designed specifically for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) run by women, have been a game-changer for Sarah and many others like her. Read more about her inspiring journey: https://bit.ly/3yMLdDb #FinancialResilience