COPEDU PLC celebrates International Women's day with its female clients #rwanda #RwOT

The celebrations took place at various COPEDU PLC branches, including the CHIC branch and the Nyarugenge Market branch. Employees of the institution also visited women entrepreneurs operating at the Didi Market located in Niboye Sector, Kicukiro District.

Donatha Uwantege, the Manager of COPEDU PLC's CHIC branch, emphasized the significance of the day for women and reiterated the institution's commitment to empowering women financially.

She stated, "COPEDU PLC focuses on women, which is why we cannot forget to celebrate this day with them every year. We prioritize women through accessible loans, savings, and financial planning."

Marie Grace Sekamonyo, one of COPEDU PLC's clients, expressed her gratitude to the institution for recognizing and celebrating them. She said, "We chose COPEDU PLC not because there are no other banks, but because this institution is particularly supportive of women and makes it easier for us to achieve financial growth."

While engaging with the women at Didi Market, Solange Uwingabire, the Head of Business at COPEDU PLC, encouraged them to work diligently and adopt a culture of saving to secure their future.

Donatha Uwantege, the Manager of COPEDU PLC's CHIC branch, emphasized the significance of the day for women and reiterated the institution's commitment to empowering women financially.

She remarked, "Today, we are here as a financial institution encouraging you to save for a better future. Saving is essential, but it should be done in a secure place to safeguard your assets and plan for future generations."

Uwingabire also introduced a specialized loan product called "Igire Mugore" designed to support female entrepreneurs with limited capital and no immovable collateral. This loan aims to help them grow their income-generating activities.

The loan ranges from 500,000 Rwandan Francs (Frw) to 5,000,000 Frw, but applicants must first save 30% of the requested loan amount.

Over the past 28 years, COPEDU PLC has played a significant role in promoting women's projects, investing over 2 billion Frw in more than 3,000 initiatives.

Currently, the majority of COPEDU PLC's shareholders are women. Women also dominate its board of directors, and most of its branches across the country are led by women.