Women's World Banking

Women’s World Banking is a global non-profit organization dedicated to empowering low-income women through financial inclusion. The organization focuses on designing and investing in financial solutions, institutions, and policy environments in emerging markets. Its mission is to enhance economic stability and prosperity for women, their families, and their communities. By promoting access to market-driven financial services, Women’s World Banking aims to transform the lives of women and foster inclusive growth on a global scale. Through its initiatives, the organization seeks to create a more equitable financial landscape that supports the economic advancement of women.

Mary Iskenderian

CEO and President

Caroline Kung

Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, US Fund

Jojo Malolos

Women's World Banking

Past deals in Uganda

Tugende

Debt Financing in 2022
Founded in 2012, Tugende is a Ugandan company that provides finance and business assets to informal sector entrepreneurs and micro, medium, and small-sized enterprises. It offers lease-to-own financing for income-generating assets such as motorcycles (bodas), taxis, matatus, boat engines, and other equipment like smartphones, salon gear, shop fridges, and sewing machines. Tugende also provides value-added services including insurance, safety training, GPS tracking, and genuine parts.

Tugende

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2012, Tugende is a Ugandan company that provides finance and business assets to informal sector entrepreneurs and micro, medium, and small-sized enterprises. It offers lease-to-own financing for income-generating assets such as motorcycles (bodas), taxis, matatus, boat engines, and other equipment like smartphones, salon gear, shop fridges, and sewing machines. Tugende also provides value-added services including insurance, safety training, GPS tracking, and genuine parts.
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