Advancing Gender Inclusion in Mexico

At Value for Women, we are on a mission to create more and better opportunities for 10 million women by 2033.

With support from Visa Foundation, our Inclusive Action Hub is piloting in Mexico, focusing on empowering SMEs to champion gender inclusion.

Apply to Our Mexico Inclusive Action Awards

Here is what you can win:

  • $5,000 Cash Prize to fuel your gender equality initiatives 

  • Main Stage Recognition at the GLI Forum this June 

  • Exclusive Forum Access for all finalists

Whether your SME has embraced inclusion from day one or is just beginning to recognise the financial and social benefits of gender inclusion, the Mexico Inclusive Action Awards celebrates enterprises like yours that are actively creating better opportunities for women.

Our Awards are presented by the Inclusive Action Hub, led by Value for Women and supported by Visa Foundation.

See you at the GLI Forum 2025!

We are thrilled to join forces with Pro Mujer to spotlight the winners and finalists of the Mexico Inclusive Action Awards at the Gender Lens Investing Forum 2025 this June.

Applications close on May 2.

Learn about our three exciting opportunities for Mexico-based enterprises:

  • A $5,000 USD cash prize for SMEs in Mexico that are actively creating better opportunities for women. Please note that applications should be submitted in Spanish only.

Bootcamps

  • Invite-only events for small enterprise cohorts, focusing on key topics around inclusion, including hiring more women, improving workplaces for women, and better serving women with products and services.

Accelerator

  • An exclusive accelerator program where SMEs receive personalized support on gender inclusion practices.

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Gender Lens Investing (GLI) Forum 2025

We are proud to partner with Pro Mujer to spotlight the winners and finalists of the Mexico Inclusive Action Awards at the GLI Forum Latam 2025 this June in Mexico City.

These awards recognize SMEs in Mexico that are leading on gender inclusion.

Apply by May 2

More details coming soon.

What Our Bootcamp Alumni Say

HR Manager, Health & Social SME

"All the content exceeded my expectations. The structure was perfect — not too overwhelming, and I left with a clear action plan."

Team Lead, Fintech

"I loved that [the Bootcamp] had an immediate impact. I can start implementing changes right away"

Our Mexico Pilot

Why Mexico?

SMEs are the backbone of the Mexican economy. By adopting gender inclusion practices, they can unlock their full potential. Our Mexico activities aim to equip ambitious businesses with tools, guidance, and resources to foster an ecosystem where women thrive—as leaders, employees, and consumers.

Empowering Businesses

With the generous support of Visa Foundation, we’ve launched the Inclusive Action Hub in Mexico. Through in-person events, practical tools, expert guidance, and peer-to-peer connections, we are empowering businesses to take actionable steps towards gender inclusion.

Our Expertise

Value for Women brings over 12 years of experience supporting SMEs and financial institutions in Mexico and globally. Our proven approaches are now being scaled through the Inclusive Action Hub, helping businesses integrate gender equality at the core of their operations.