AWF is sponsored by

AWF Prize Sponsor:

New! PlanetFinance

PlanetFinance is currently looking for a partner in the financial world to provide a basic office infrastructure for the Japan operations. The requirements are:

1. One room with 3 desks and phones
2. Occasional access to a meeting room for receiving clients
3. Possible access to other office equipment including computers, printer/fax (where possible)

In return, a financial firm would be able to provide support to a very worthwhile cause and in doing so receive:

Visibility
1. Logo on website, newsletter and pamphlets (website receives 6-7000 hits/month)
2. Logo on Japanese-language training material
3. Logo on banners and materials distributed at conferences and seminars
Value for clients
1. Alignment with Japan’s first and only microfinance specialist organization
2. Cross-cutting programs enable support for PFJ to dovetail with existing CSR activities (environment, education, health, women's issues)
3. Direct ties to Muhammed Yunus, the leading voice on microfinance worldwide
4. Advice and information on microfinance investments.
5. Advice on how to mobilize microfinance to enhance “bottom of the pyramid” marketing strategies
6. Access to information
7. Latest trends and developments in the microfinance sector worldwide
8. Profiles of microfinance clients, who represent a valuable segment at the “bottom of the pyramid”
9. Information on microfinance investment vehicles available to retail clients

If you or your company is interested, please contact AWF directly at awf@awftokyo.com and we can put you in touch with PlanetFinance. Thank you in advance for your generous support.

More details on PlanetFinance's activities can be found here.

Philanthropic Activities

Each year, AWF endorses a cause that is in line with the association's mission and works to highlight that cause and raise funds to support their activities.

This year, our chosen organization is PlanetFinance, which provides invaluable infrastructure for women in developing countries - often in Asia - to access small loans and insurance schemes. For further details, please visit their site or speak to an AWF board member at a regular event.

Japan-based community news

AWF is a proud member of the Japanese financial community. Information on Japan-based news and events can be found on our Links and Resources pages.

If anyone would like to share any news that would be of interest to our members and associates then please do not hesitate to contact us at awf@awftokyo.com

While AWF's focus is on Japan, we also highlight events and associations outside of Japan where relevant.