1. Susan Mitchell, Chair
July 3, 2017

2. GWLN Founding Vision
The Vision for Global Women’s Leadership Network is to provide women with the opportunity and resources to make a measureable difference … in the lives of each other, in the lives of credit union members and in their communities.

3. A look back since 2009
Vision
Purpose
Evolution
Forum

4. Global Reach, Local Impact
Nearly 2,000 members from 78 countries
47 scholarships to women from 22 countries
33 Sister Societies, in 14 countries
$450,000 granted to increase women’s access to financial services worldwide
Over 1,000 articles of clothing, school supplies, and materials donated to improve lives
Nearly $2M raised to make a measurable difference in the lives of credit union families!

5. World Council's Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is the highest honor paid to individuals and institutions by the worldwide credit union movement. Created to recognize outstanding contributions to international credit union development, Distinguished Service Awards are presented each year at World Council's World Credit Union Conference.
Highest honor paid to individuals and institutions by the worldwide credit union movement. Created to recognize outstanding contributions to international credit union development.

6. Athena Winners 2017 – Shana Richardson, US 2016 – Leni - Thailand
2015 – Lois and Marquetta - US
2014 – Louise Aubusson – Australia
2013 – Roxy Ostrem, US
Dolores Rivera Ramírez,
2011 – Greta Greathouse, Haiti
2010 – Stan Hollen

7. Global Mission, Local Impact
World Council of Credit Unions Global Women’s Leadership Network Local Sister Societies

8. Empowerment Grant Impact
Business Development Center and Services
Elenita San Roque, CEO of ACCU
Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Philippines
109 women trained, increased income by 23%
8,282 members received financial literacy training
4 Sister Societies formed to advance leadership
2014 EG Winner Elenita San Roque, CEO of the Asian Confederation of Credit Unions is collaborating with the Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative in the Philippines to establish a Business Development Center that will play a crucial role in advancing women members' entrepreneurial and leadership skills as well as access to markets and information for micro and small enterprise developments.
Nepal
Philippines (2)
Thailand

9. 33 Sister Societies, 14 Countries

10. Tie Your Pink On
GWLN members are proud to wear our ties, scarves and bow ties to represent our commitment to moving the needle.

11. Let’s Grow Membership!