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Explaining Microfinancing, Microloans, Microcredit and Microlending

25 Apr 2021Blog

Though similar, the definition of microcredit, microfinancing, microloans and microlending have subtle but important differences and they all play a role in poverty alleviation.

FINCA Canada Making a Difference in People’s Lives Through Small Impacts

11 Apr 2021Blog

FINCA Canada reflects on how small impacts through microfinancing create effective ways for communities to overcome adversity and how others can support this Microvolunteering Day.

FINCA Canada’s Linda Bryson Discusses the OppHERtunity Campaign, With Bruce Sellery at Moolala

2 Apr 2021Blog

FINCA Canada’s deputy Director, Linda Bryson, talks with Bruce Sellery from Moolala about the OppHERtunity Campaign, built to support women in developing nations.

Panel Discussion: Investing in Women Yields Dividends

21 Mar 2021Blog

To celebrate International Women’s Day, FINCA pulled a panel of experts together to talk about how investing in women yields dividends.

#empowHER Podcast Series Episode Three – Financial Literacy for Women Entrepreneurs

12 Mar 2021Blog

Christine Dikongué, Cameroonian entrepreneur and co-founder and VP of AfricaHacks and Linda Bryson, Deputy Director of FINCA Canada, talk about financial literacy for women and how COVID-19 has impacted the…

#empowHER Podcast Series Episode Two – Empowering Women Especially During a Pandemic

10 Mar 2021Blog

Nora Jeanne Joseph, a Haitian entrepreneur and founder of Radikal talk with Drew Boshell, Executive Director at FINCA Canada about the importance of women’s empowerment and gender equity especially during…

#empowHER Podcast Series Episode One – The Introduction

8 Mar 2021Blog

FINCA Canada’s Executive Director, Drew Boshell and deputy, Linda Bryson talk about how FINCA Canada uses microfinance as a tool to empower women and alleviate poverty in developing countries.

Fostering Financial Inclusion for Low-Income Women in Haiti and the DR Congo

8 Mar 2021Blog

FINCA Canada—in partnership with the Government of Canada —is implementing a Financial Inclusion Project in Haiti and the DR Congo to increase economic prosperity for low-income women.

FINCA Canada Launches #EmpowHER Podcast Series to Celebrate International Women’s Day

7 Mar 2021Press Release

FINCA Canada partners with Centennial College students to host new empowHER podcast series celebrating women entrepreneurs around the globe.

How FINCA Canada Supports Social Justice through Financial Inclusion & Technology

20 Feb 2021Blog

This World Social Justice Day, learn how FINCA Canada is supporting social justice through financial inclusion.