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Viwala

Viwala

A loan of $50,000 helps Viwala to spark a ripple effect: stronger local businesses, more resilient communities and a healthier planet.

Viwala

Viwala's story

At Viwala, we finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) led by entrepreneurs who want to grow with purpose. With your support, we can continue lending to women breaking barriers, young people creating their first dignified jobs, and businesses that care for both people and the planet. The loans we provide go to companies that protect the environment, promote diversity and inclusion—especially for women, youth, and LGBTQ+ communities—and strengthen communities by creating jobs, expanding healthcare access, and reducing poverty. By investing in Viwala, you help hundreds of entrepreneurs across Latin America scale their impact and prove that business growth and social good can go hand in hand.

In the photo are women from La Cana, a Mexican social enterprise that transforms lives through artisan work.

La Cana provides training in crochet and embroidery to incarcerated women, giving them a meaningful opportunity for social and economic reintegration. Each handmade doll they hold is more than just a craft — it’s a symbol of hope, dignity, and transformation. By selling these products, the women generate income that helps them support their families and sustain themselves — even from within the prison system. With every stitch, they are weaving a new story for their future.

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