Making The Financial Sector Work For Women
NEWFin (Network of Ethiopia’s Women in Finance) promotes women's financial inclusion and women’s empowerment in the financial sector.
NEWFin’s Approach
Empowerment
We empower women professionals through networking, mentorship, and skill-building initiatives. Our programs are designed to equip women with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to excel in their careers and contribute to the advancement of the financial services industry.
Impact
We measure our success by the impact we create. Through advocacy, research, and community engagement, we strive to influence policies, practices, and attitudes towards gender equality and financial inclusion, ultimately fostering a more equitable and inclusive financial sector in Ethiopia.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnerships. By collaborating with key stakeholders, including financial institutions, regulators, and industry associations, we leverage collective expertise and resources to drive meaningful change in the financial sector.
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NEWFin connects financial professionals and researchers, promoting learning, networking, and mentorship—while advancing a more inclusive financial sector for women. Explore our events and collaborations.
What is NEWFin?
NEWFin, or the Network of Ethiopia’s Women in Finance, is an initiative founded with the mission to support the advancement and leadership of women within Ethiopia's financial sector. It aims to address the gender gap in leadership by providing training, networking opportunities, and advocacy to enhance the professional development of women in finance.
What are the objectives of NEWFin?
The primary objectives of NEWFin include fostering a supportive community for women professionals in finance, promoting professional development to enhance women's representation in leadership roles, and advocating for gender equality within the sector. This is achieved through a strategic framework focusing on advancement and career development, advocacy and community engagement, networking, growth and sustainability, partnerships, and visibility and branding.
Who can join NEWFin?
NEWFin is open to women professionals across all levels within the financial sector, encompassing banks, insurance companies, regulatory bodies, microfinance institutions, development financial institutions (DFIs), payment system operators, equity/venture capital firms, the capital market, and capital goods firms. While NEWFin extends its membership to professionals from all tiers of employment, it especially seeks those in leadership or executive positions, urging them to lead as network champions and mentors.
How does NEWFin support career development?
NEWFin supports career development through a comprehensive approach that includes offering leadership training, workshops on key financial topics, mentorship opportunities, and resources for effective career planning. Its initiatives are designed to equip women with the knowledge and skills required to ascend to leadership positions within the financial sector.
