2025 marked another milestone year for Women’s World Banking, building on strong momentum and delivering impact at scale.
By the end of the year, we surpassed our strategic targets 2 years ahead of schedule, reaching nearly 118 million women and 75 million men with financial products, policy reforms, and investments that expand economic opportunity and strengthen resilience.
Our progress would not be possible without the dedication and expertise of our partners, donors, and funders who share our vision for women’s economic empowerment.
Did you work with us or support us in 2025? Our CEO, Mary Ellen Iskenderian, has recorded a video message to say thank you:
Impact data highlights across 2018-2025:
The numbers and stories in the report reflect millions of women entrepreneurs, farmers, and families strengthening their incomes, managing risk, growing businesses, and building more secure futures. They also reinforce a clear lesson: when women have access to financial tools that work for their lives, entire economies become stronger and more resilient.
Explore the data, partnerships, and stories behind these results and see how we are working to build financial systems that expand opportunity for women everywhere.
As you read this, we are already advancing our next strategy. Looking ahead, we are sharpening our focus on helping women earn more, manage risk, and build resilience in the face of climate and health shocks.
But we cannot do this without you.
Your support enables us to test, scale, and accelerate solutions that deliver real, lasting change for women.
