FINCA INTERNATIONAL, INC.: Bibi Irshad-Dreams of Building a Better Life

Bibi Irshad

Bibi Irshad Irshad Bibi has long had dreams of building a better life for herself, her children, and the rest of her family. “I come from a humble family,” Bibi explains, “where [money] was always an issue. My father used to run a small livestock business that barely helped us to run our household expenses. […]

FINCA International’s digital banking solutions in the era of social distancing

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With the modern conveniences, like grocery delivery and rideshares, that smartphone apps bring, we often take for granted the marvels they really are. Mobile banking is no exception. For most of us, managing personal finances has never been easier. Instead of visiting a bank teller, we can check balances, pay bills and deposit checks with […]

3 ways FINCA is helping to alleviate poverty globally

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DID YOU KNOW? Almost 50% of the world’s population, more than 3 billion people, live on less than $2.50 a day. Additionally, more than 1.3 billion people live in extreme poverty and somehow survive on less than $1.25 a day. For comparison, many Americans spend more than $2.50 a day on a cup of specialty coffee, […]