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Since 2021, Friendship Bridge’s Bridge to Success program has been addressing the problem of the “missing middle” among women entrepreneurs in Guatemala: Those who have outgrown the group lending (Trust Bank) model, but are still deemed too risky to receive individual loans from traditional banks. Soon, the program will support even more women through its Mujer Avanza (Women Advance) pilot program, thanks to a grant from Together Women Rise.

How can we turn good intentions into lasting positive impact when it comes to serving others? This idea guided a recent virtual conversation with a longtime Friendship Bridge supporter, Legacy Circle member, and author, Connie Newton.

Three members of our Global Satellite Friendship Circle traveled to experience Guatemala’s rich culture and beauty, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn firsthand about the impact of our Microcredit Plus programs.

Meryle Melnicoff reflects on first learning about Friendship Bridge back in 2012 and describes how the organization became near and dear to her heart.

During her time living in Guatemala, President & CEO Tracie Cordeiro reflects back on the growth, innovation, and positive impact she got to see firsthand.

President & CEO Tracie Cordeiro details her visits to three Friendship Bridge branch offices located in Quiché, Nebaj, and Sololá.

Friendship Bridge President & CEO Tracie Cordeiro reflects on her decision to temporarily relocate her family to Antigua, Guatemala, to be closer to Friendship Bridge's operations.

Since 2023, there’s a Circle that meets online to support volunteers across the globe: the Global Satellite Friendship Circle.

Event focuses on supporting women and girls’ causes around the world.

For the third consecutive year, the Women’s Entrepreneur Awards ceremony was streamed online in Spanish on Facebook Live for Bridge to Success clients and potential clients.

The 2023 Microfinance Index Insights Report reveals that Friendship Bridge received a Top Impact Award for Latin America.