Empowering Women Through Microfinance: IWCA’s Microfinance Management Training Manual Now Available in Four Languages

We are thrilled to announce the availability of the Microfinance Management Training Manual in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French! This essential resource is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge they need to manage microcredit, build successful businesses, and achieve economic independence.

Why This Manual Matters
Access to financial resources remains a significant barrier for many women in the coffee industry and beyond. This manual provides a practical, participatory approach to microfinance, making it accessible even for those with minimal formal education. Whether working individually, with family, or within an association, this guide helps women harness the power of microcredit within a solidarity economy framework.

Key Learning Objectives

• Expand access to microcredit for women entrepreneurs

• Inspire and support small business creation and growth

• Introduce fundamental financial concepts like costing and pricing

• Strengthen financial literacy and business management skills

• Improve economic opportunities for women, families, and communities

• More than just a training guide, this manual is a pathway to empowerment. Women in coffee-producing regions across Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Colombia have already benefited from its insights—with an incredible 100% payback rate among participants in the Learning Loan program.

By accessing this resource, you’re not just learning—you’re contributing to a movement that uplifts women in coffee through financial education and opportunity.