Women Suppporting Women with Malin Rosenkvist

In this episode, we’re chatting with the incredible Malin Rosenkvist, Director of Fundraising at the MicroLoan Foundation. The foundation provides essential business loans to women across Sub-Saharan Africa, empowering them to generate an income and support their families.  Malin shares how a chance meeting in a bar led her from the stage to Uganda, where she began making a real impact in the world. We explore her journey of working in international politics, development economics, and the hard choices she’s faced along the way.We also touch on the emotional toll of working in the charity sector, building resilience, and finding purpose in making a difference. Plus, hear how a £25 loan can transform lives in the world’s poorest communities.Here are the highlights:Motivation and Challenges in the International Development Sector (3:08)Staying Positive and Resilient in the Face of Poverty (4:37)Introduction to Coachathon (8:02)Impact of Microloans on Women's Lives (9:29)Success Stories and Long-Term Impact (15:08)How to Get Involved and Support the Microloan Foundation (20:09)Connect with Malin here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/malin-rosenkvist-7888393b/Find out more about the Coachathon here:  https://www.microloanfoundation.org.uk/coachathon-2024/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_4S3BhAAEiwA_64Yhno4AvqtTnpXDPTvT7ZacFyk9S2i58XEZqCZmfhNWfte4guQZtH0RoCSpkQAvD_BwEBook a session with Ruth here:  :   https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ruth-wood-coachathon 2024-tickets-952480925087?aff=oddtdtcreatorFind out about the impact of the Microloan Foundation here:  https://www.microloanfoundation.org.uk/our-work/our-impact/Connect with Ruth:Instagram LinkedIn Website