11/05/2026
On May 5–8, the Microfinance Council of the Philippines, Inc. hosted the BRAC University Center for Entrepreneurship Development for a learning exchange on EmPower implementation in the Philippines. The activity included discussions with EmPower local partners and visits with client beneficiaries of Ahon Sa Hirap, Inc. and Bangko Kabayan.
Jointly implemented by UN Women Asia and the Pacific and the UN Environment Programme in Asia Pacific with support from the Governments of Germany, New Zealand, Sweden and Switzerland, EmPower is dedicated to empowering women and marginalized groups to take the lead in building climate-resilient communities through MCPI and its member-MFIs.