WAM international

Welcome to WAM! Launched in 2003, WAM (Women Advancing Microfinance) is the only global network of and for the advancement of individual women in the microfinance industry.

Places are limited and RSVP is required for admittance into the Citi building. Upon arrival ask for Marjolaine Chaintreau at reception and you will be directed to the room.  

To register for this event please RSVP to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Members have priority RSVP to all WAM events which have limited availability. If you’re interested in becoming a member, sign up here (£15 standard, £10 concession).  Eventually, all events will be members only.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you on the 25th January!
The WAM UK Steering Committee

Mission

The mission of WAM International is to advance and support women working in microfinance and microenterprise development through education and training, by promoting leadership opportunities, and by increasing visibility of women's participation and talent while maintaining a work/life balance.

Vision

WAM International will become recognized worldwide as a leading organization that has great impact and offers needed leadership-building and professional development services (networking, education, and training) to women in the microfinance and microenterprise industries.

Four Core Values

1. To advance the provision of financial services to the poor
2. To advance and support women’s leadership in the microfinance and microenterprise development industries through education and training, by promoting leadership opportunities, and by increasing visibility of their participation and talent while maintaining a work/life balance.
3. To extend economic opportunities to women globally
4. To continue to raise gender issues with a collective voice