More Than Just a House: Building Sustainable Homes for Rural Communities in Mexico
Interview with European Microfinance Award winner, Cooperativa de Ahorro y Préstamo Tosepantomin, about their sustainable housing program for rural indigenous communities.
What Are the Funding Gaps in Housing Microfinance?
In this Gateway interview, Sandra Prieto and Laura Hemrika tell us what they expect from their panel session at European Microfinance Week, and provide insights about the importance of funding for housing microfinance.
Microfinance for Housing: State of Play
The Gateway sat down with Christoph Pausch, Executive Secretary of e-MFP, to discuss housing finance, the focus of this year's European Microfinance Week, and what we can learn from recent housing finance initiatives.
Does Housing Finance Influence Quality of Construction?
While the number of MFIs offering housing microfinance has increased over the years, there has always been a debate about whether financing actually helps improve construction quality.
How Long Should It Take to Build a Home?
Housing microfinance product innovations could help more families finish their homes and improve the overall customer experience.
Emerging Tech-Based Financing Models in Affordable Housing
A look at four different business models and how their value compares for customers and financial service providers
Reham Gharbiyeh, Arab Women's Enterprise Fund
In this FinEquity Member Spotlight, Reham Gharbiyeh talks about making women's economic empowerment in the MENA region possible.
Better Homes Support Public Health
What can we do to expand access to housing microfinance in a post-COVID-19 world, and therefore improve health and resilience outcomes not only for families but also our communities and cities?
Sesame Street Muppets Take On Financial Empowerment
It all starts with a dream. Then save. Then do. Sesame Workshop’s “Dream, Save, Do - Financial Empowerment for Families” program is helping children and their families build a better future.
Learn. Save. Earn. Why Do We Celebrate Global Money Week & Aflatoun Day?
Children around the world need to start early to become good money managers. Global Money Week aims to inspire children and young people to learn about money matters, livelihoods and entrepreneurship.