Johanna Avila began working at Grameen America in 2008 as a Trainee Center Manager at our Jackson Heights branch in Queens, New York. Now, she is the organization’s Northeast Regional Director, overseeing 10 branches in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. She sat down with us to discuss her journey and what motivates her to support other women.
Read MoreGrowing up, Magdalena heard and believed that women don’t work and are dependent on men. Now, having started her own business, she thinks quite differently. After receiving a series of loans from Grameen America, Magdalena now has her own bar and restaurant called Tacopeton in the Bronx.
Read MoreThis month, Grameen America, the fastest growing microfinance organization in the United States, celebrates its 10-year anniversary of empowering low-income women entrepreneurs in underserved areas in the U.S. through affordable microloans.
Read MoreThe branch, located at 1101 SW 8th Street in Little Havana, will enable women living below the poverty level in the area to access small loans to start or expand their businesses.
Read MoreIn 2015, Grameen America reached an inflection point. As the fastest growing microfinance organization in the United States, we needed to completely overhaul our core banking system in order to keep up with our expansion and continue to scale.
Read MoreMore than 200 business leaders, philanthropists, and women trailblazers came out to celebrate Grameen America’s 10th anniversary at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on September 23.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce the launch of a new Member Development Program focused on financial literacy, business training, and digital education.
Read MorePre-Order Muhammad Yunus' new book: "A World of Three Zeros: The New Economics of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions" today!
Read MoreJuly 4th is not only a day to celebrate American independence but also to celebrate financial independence for our 90,000 members!
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