$3 million in new loan capital provided by Etsy offers access to affordable microloans for low-income women across the country to start or grow their small businesses. An additional $1.5 million in grant funding accelerates Grameen America’s efforts to bring financial education, training, and resources directly to women of color.
Read MoreThe new branch marks the growth of Grameen America’s Elevating Black Women Entrepreneurs initiative to reach emerging Black businesswomen with affordable capital, training, and support.
Read MoreEvelyn is a loving mother and third-generation entrepreneur running three successful businesses in Los Angeles.
Read MoreGrameen America hosts its third annual stakeholder event featuring Co-Chair and Grameen Bank Founder Professor Muhammad Yunus and President and CEO Andrea Jung.
Read MoreEight years ago, Alma became a member of Grameen America and hasn’t looked back since. With support from the Promotoras program, Alma is able to manage her diabetes to better run her jewelry business in the Bronx.
Read MoreCecilia’s journey towards starting her own business started at a young age, with a talent for cooking and strong entrepreneurial spirit. When Cecilia began selling tacos from her backyard, she had no idea she’d open a full-time restaurant in Oakland, CA.
Read MoreNicet joined Grameen America five years ago to expand her business and most recently joined the Promotoras program. In her own words, Nicet describes how she’s grown as an entrepreneur all while improving her and her family’s health.
Read MoreAlethia Mendez, who leads Grameen America’s Elevating Black Women Entrepreneurs initiative, was featured in Cosmopolitan for carrying on Maggie Lena Walker’s legacy by increasing access to capital and business resources for Black entrepreneurs.
Read MoreLissette has turned her lifelong passion for beauty and skin care into a business and career as an esthetician in the Bronx.
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