GBA at a Glance
Who we are
A leading organization of financial institutions driving women's wealth creation worldwide. Read more.
What we do
Our members share best-practices to spur growth and accelerate development impact for women in business. Read more.
Members and affiliates
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We are expanding and welcome new members. Read more.
Message From GBA Chair Larke Riemer
"The Global Banking Alliance is turning 10 in October 2010 and we have much to celebrate. We have worked together tirelessly to support women and to develop strong institutional networks to further their amazing potential. We continue to play a leading role in the growth and development of the global female economy - an economy significantly larger than India's and China's combined. Our impact on the growth of women's businesses and women's wealth creation makes us proud to be part of a group striving to advance banking best practice worldwide."
Message From Executive Director Teri Cavanagh
"Unleashing the economic opportunities for women worldwide is a rallying call for our member financial institutions. Allowing women access to money, resources and networks will mainstream their contribution to society: the well being of their families, the stabilization of their communities and the growth of their countries. We invite all that are eager to participate in women's wealth creation to join us."
SPOTLIGHT
The G-20 SME Finance Challenge
Ashoka's Changemakers and the Group of 20, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation, have launched a competition looking for innovative and interesting models that catalyze finance for small and medium-sized enterprises. You can find out more about this exciting opportunity and download the competition guidelines on Changemakers' website.
NEWS
Global Banking Alliance for Women Welcomes New MemberWe are pleased to welcome a new member to our network - the Center for Women's Leadership at Babson College. The Center for Women's Leadership is dedicated to empowering women leaders and produces renown, innovative research and programs. We look forward to a fruitful partnership and to exchanging best practices with our newest member.
Selfina Founder Wins Social Entrepreneurship AwardJoin us in congratulating Victoria Kisyombe, the founder of our GBA member Selfina in winning the Social Entrepreneur Award from the Schwab Foundation. Victoria has been rewarded for pioneering leasing to impoverished women in Tanzania, and she received her award from her country's president, Jakaya M. Kikwete. Congratulations Victoria! Read press release. View photo gallery.