{"id":41480,"date":"2022-04-04T09:45:57","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T13:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging21.finca.org\/poverty-in-kosovo"},"modified":"2025-10-23T05:08:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T09:08:50","slug":"poverty-in-kosovo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/locations\/eurasia\/poverty-in-kosovo","title":{"rendered":"Kosovo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-grey-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2c442056 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"213\" data-src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-eurasia-sm.webp\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"FINCA locations in Eurasia\" class=\"wp-image-61579 lazyload img-fluid\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-eurasia-sm.webp\" alt=\"FINCA locations in Eurasia\" class=\"wp-image-61579 img-fluid\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-eurasia-sm.webp 400w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/world-eurasia-sm-300x160.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Fighting Poverty in Kosovo<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">FINCA helps Kosovars living in poverty access financial services to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bda7555c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stats is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column stat is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stat1 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\t<div data-finca-block=\"world-bank-stats\" id=\"world-bank-stat-block_f7dc16ae4f08e33157faddd9db8e53cd\" class=\"world-bank-stat-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"world-bank-stat-fallback\">\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column stat is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stat2 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\t<div data-finca-block=\"world-bank-stats\" id=\"world-bank-stat-block_0b1bff340c1ca4c6c27cfb14ab68a5c5\" class=\"world-bank-stat-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"world-bank-stat-value\" data-target=\"55.937455494614\">\n\t\t\t\t55.9%\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"world-bank-stat-excerpt\">WORK IN AGRICULTURE<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"world-bank-stat-year\">\n\t\t\t\t<em>*from 2025<\/em>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column stat is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stat3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\t<div data-finca-block=\"world-bank-stats\" id=\"world-bank-stat-block_59f4de26ec01a57f86f50a68f0c7a92d\" class=\"world-bank-stat-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"world-bank-stat-fallback\">\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-grey-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);text-decoration:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/ext\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>sources from World Bank Group<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover callout\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/women_callout.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-50854 lazyload img-fluid\" alt=\"Smiling woman holding a baby indoors.\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" style=\"object-position:27% 44%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"27% 44%\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-50854 img-fluid\" alt=\"Smiling woman holding a baby indoors.\" src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/women_callout.jpg\" style=\"object-position:27% 44%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"27% 44%\"><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#343035\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-190c5114 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c3bf204e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-utopia-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">Women are the key to success in the fight against poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/women#top\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b8a911db wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Poverty in Kosovo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like in similar countries with a long history of conflict, poverty is relatively common in Kosovo. In fact, Kosovo is one of the poorest countries in Europe. About a quarter of the country&#8217;s population lives below the national poverty line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Impact of Unemployment and Poverty:<\/strong> Poverty in Kosovo is exacerbated by high unemployment, with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tradingeconomics.com\/kosovo\/youth-unemployment-rate\">one of the worst unemployment rates<\/a>\u00a0in the world. Unemployment levels for first-time job seekers and women in particular are considerably higher than the official rate. This has forced many Kosovars to migrate, while others have tried to create their own jobs in the informal economy. Compounding the problem of unemployment is a poor-quality education system, leaving many youths with little choice: either take a low-skilled, low-wage job or enter the informal sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How FINCA Kosovo is Fighting Poverty:<\/strong> When people in poverty have access to financial services and life-enhancing products, they can earn more, build their assets, create jobs and cushion themselves against external shocks. Since 2000, FINCA has been helping thousands of Kosovars improve their lives. FINCA offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/our-work\/microfinance\/financial-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">financial services<\/a>\u00a0throughout the country. These services include individual loans, small group and solidarity loans, and loans for agricultural activity. About a quarter of FINCA\u2019s clients in the country are women, most of whom are the primary source of income for their families. Empowering women continues to be a strong focus of FINCA in Kosovo. In addition to financial services, FINCA also delivers training on topics like agriculture and finance. Thanks to its client-friendly practices, FINCA Kosovo has also been\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/press-release\/finca-kosovo-awarded-smart-certification-client-protection?highlight=FINCA%20Kosovo%20Smart%20Certification\">awarded Smart Certification<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot remains to be done to alleviate poverty in Kosovo, given that half of adults in the country are excluded from financial services. Expanding financial inclusion is one of the main drivers of FINCA\u2019s mission in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7f98634f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch animate zoomin has-border-color has-secondary-bright-purple-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f49f56a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Products &amp; Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Individual Loans, Small Group and Solidarity Loans, Rural and Agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a1875797 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-bright-purple-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/our-work\">Learn About Our Work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch animate zoomin has-border-color has-secondary-bright-orange-border-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-845a701b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;min-height:100%;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Head Office<br>Robert Doll 5<br>Prishtina, Kosovo<br>Telephone: +381 38 609721<br>Fax: +377 44 1494941<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a1875797 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-bright-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fincakosovo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group location-articles has-light-grey-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-411d868d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">    \n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-434a6acf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Featured stories from <strong>Kosovo<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n<section id=\"block_block_3dd30836b8b915038ffdc0852ac07c97\" class=\"block version_1 block_3dd30836b8b915038ffdc0852ac07c97 location-articles eurasia\">\n        <div class=\"featured card  animate zoomin\">\n        <div class=\"row g-0\">\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 image\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/sabrije-tehaj-kosovo\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kosovo-Clients-e1377568183643.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kosovo-Clients-e1377568183643.jpg 496w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kosovo-Clients-e1377568183643-300x227.jpg 300w\" width=\"496\" height=\"376\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload img-fluid\" alt=\"Growing a Home-Based Business\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 600px\"  \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kosovo-Clients-e1377568183643.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid img-fluid\" alt=\"Growing a Home-Based Business\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kosovo-Clients-e1377568183643.jpg 496w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kosovo-Clients-e1377568183643-300x227.jpg 300w\"><\/noscript><\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 body d-flex align-items-center\">\n                <div class=\"card-body\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/sabrije-tehaj-kosovo\">Growing a Home-Based Business<\/a><\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-text\">Sabrije joined FINCA Kosovo Temaj Village Banking group to help expand her embroidery business. Since then her business is growing steadily and becoming more profitable. She plans to continue her relationship with FINCA to help create a better future for her children.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n                        <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\">\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/sabrije-tehaj-kosovo\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">Read Story<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n         \n    <div class=\"remaining\">\n                <div class=\"small card  animate zoomin\">\n            <div class=\"row g-0\">\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 image\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/reaping-the-rewards-of-asparagus-in-kosovo\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani-1024x585.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani.jpg 1050w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload img-fluid\" alt=\"Reaping the Rewards of Asparagus in Kosovo\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 400px\"  \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid img-fluid\" alt=\"Reaping the Rewards of Asparagus in Kosovo\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/FINCA-Kosovo-Client_Shadije-Asllani.jpg 1050w\"><\/noscript><\/a>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 body d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                        <h5 class=\"card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/reaping-the-rewards-of-asparagus-in-kosovo\">Reaping the Rewards of Asparagus in Kosovo<\/a><\/h5>\n                        <p class=\"card-text\">Shadije Asllani is a successful asparagus farmer in Kosovo. She used microfinance loans from FINCA to realize her dreams.<\/p>\n                        <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/reaping-the-rewards-of-asparagus-in-kosovo\">Read More<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"small card  animate zoomin\">\n            <div class=\"row g-0\">\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 image\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/tablet-technology-microfinance\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop-1024x585.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop.jpg 1050w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload img-fluid\" alt=\"Using Tablet Technology to Serve More Microfinance Clients\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 400px\"  \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid img-fluid\" alt=\"Using Tablet Technology to Serve More Microfinance Clients\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tablet-Lending-Guatemala-Scooter-Shop.jpg 1050w\"><\/noscript><\/a>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 body d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                        <h5 class=\"card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/tablet-technology-microfinance\">Using Tablet Technology to Serve More Microfinance Clients<\/a><\/h5>\n                        <p class=\"card-text\">Tablets are enabling FINCA to reach and serve more low-income clients, especially women and those living in rural areas.<\/p>\n                        <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/tablet-technology-microfinance\">Read More<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"small card  animate zoomin\">\n            <div class=\"row g-0\">\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 image\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/a-shifting-frontier-how-mobile-money-is-reshaping-the-gender-gap-in-financial-inclusion\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania-1024x585.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania.jpg 1050w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\"img-fluid lazyload img-fluid\" alt=\"A Shifting Frontier: How Mobile Money is Reshaping the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 400px\"  \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania-1024x585.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid img-fluid\" alt=\"A Shifting Frontier: How Mobile Money is Reshaping the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/finca.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Salama-Msumi_FINCA-Tanzania.jpg 1050w\"><\/noscript><\/a>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 body d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                        <h5 class=\"card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/a-shifting-frontier-how-mobile-money-is-reshaping-the-gender-gap-in-financial-inclusion\">A Shifting Frontier: How Mobile Money is Reshaping the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion<\/a><\/h5>\n                        <p class=\"card-text\">Women are more likely than men to be shut out from financial services. Scott Graham explores whether financial technologies can help women break the cycle of poverty and financial exclusion.<\/p>\n                        <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/finca.org\/en-ca\/a-shifting-frontier-how-mobile-money-is-reshaping-the-gender-gap-in-financial-inclusion\">Read More<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"locations\" class=\"wp-block-group has-light-grey-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5482778a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Explore Our Global Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p 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