Van Mujeres

Van Mujeres is a new self-organizing movement of “women inspiring women” to create self-employment and hope for the future in the state of Tabasco, Mexico.

In 2005, Van Mujeres was launched as a key initiative of Governor Manuel Andrade of Tabasco, who together with Dr. Eric Hansen of the Economic Transformations Group committed to implement Van Mujeres as a Clinton Global Initiative commitment.

“We commit to supporting the pivotal role of women in catalyzing economic development in the state of Tabasco, Mexico by training and supporting 15,000 poor women to form savings groups, identify small business opportunities, and obtain small business financing during 2005-2006.”

As of September 2006, 15,000 women have received training, and more than 9,000 women have received micro credits and launched new business activities.

Points of Contact:
Dr. Eric Hansen, President
Economic Transformations Group
Eric@ETGNow.com

(212) 206.7546

Soraya Perez, Director
Instituto Estatal de las Mujeres
www.etabasco.gob.mx