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Women's Micro Bank financially empowers and educates women of PNG. It is the only licensed financial

Women's Micro Bank Limited (WMBL), branded as Mama Bank is a licensed Micro Bank regulated by the Bank of PNG. WMBL formally known as PNG Women in Business Microfinance Institute Ltd established in 2010, received its Banking License from Bank of PNG in May 2014. The Bank is the (5th) deposit taking licensed Micro Bank and more importantly the first Women's Micro Bank in PNG and the Pacific Region. Currently it has a clientele base of over 95,000 and is the only financial institution, with an explicit focus on women in PNG. With its first few months of operations, the Bank has been selected as one of the best companies for women among APEC Countries. The Bank is a subsidiary of PNG Women in Business which sprang from PNG Women in Business Foundation, formally known as City Mother's Business Foundation, established in 2006..

24/10/2026

Mama Bank and SMEC Sign MoU on Entrepreneurship Training and MSME Financing Partnership

We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SMEC on “Entrepreneurship Training and MSME Financing Partnership” to strengthen financial inclusion and empower aspiring entrepreneurs and existing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Papua New Guinea. Through this strategic partnership, both institutions aim to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship training and access to finance, enabling participants to turn their business ideas into viable enterprises and grow their existing businesses sustainably; the services have now been expanded to Goroka, Kimbe, Mt. Hagen, and Lae.

The partnership will focus on:
- Supporting business start-ups and entrepreneurial development under IGMC (Invest and Grow Your Money Concept)
- Facilitating access to start-up capital through a complementary loan through group lending under SMEC’s endorsement
- Expanding access to financing for eligible SMEC and Mama Bank program participants and graduates.

By combining entrepreneurship training with access to appropriate financing, we are committed to creating opportunities for business growth, sustainable livelihoods, and socio-economic empowerment in both rural and urban communities.

Together, we are turning entrepreneurial potential into business opportunities and building a stronger, more inclusive MSME sector in Papua New Guinea.

22/10/2026

Mama Bank Celebrates Pinktober - Together for Hope, Strength and Care

This Pinktober, we came together to raise awareness about breast cancer, celebrate the strength of those affected, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting the community.

The occasion featured an insightful guest session by Ms. Wilmay Riroriro, a pharmacist by profession, who shared valuable insights to promote awareness and understanding of cancer prevention and the importance of timely medical care. The session encouraged meaningful conversations and reinforced the importance of taking proactive steps towards better health and well-being. The celebration also included a heartfelt gift exchange, symbolising appreciation, solidarity, and togetherness.

As a meaningful gesture, the team also contributed to a charity fund supporting cancer patients, showing that even small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone’s life.

06/10/2026

Taking Blue Finance Closer to the Communities – Tubetube Island

Our Alotau team member Ms. Clerah Steven recently visited Tubetube Island, part of the Engineer Group of Islands in Bwanabwana LLG, Samarai-Murua District, to raise awareness about Mama Bank’s Blue Loan and the opportunities it can create for island-based entrepreneurs and communities.

For many families, coastal fishing and diving are essential daily activities. With the dinghy being the main mode of transport between the islands and Alotau, access to reliable boats and outboard motors is critical for livelihoods, trade, transportation and access to markets.

During the visit, several small businesses expressed interest in using Mama Bank’s Blue Loan to purchase dinghies and outboard motors to support their fishing activities and expand their businesses. One local entrepreneur has already started building a boat and is looking to access financing to purchase an engine and complete the project.

This is what inclusive blue finance is about, listening to communities, understanding their realities and creating access to finance that helps people turn their resources, skills and ideas into sustainable livelihoods.

06/10/2026

Mama Bank today officially opened its new 𝗠𝘁. 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵, marking another important milestone in its mission to expand financial inclusion and bring accessible banking and finance closer to underserved communities across Papua New Guinea.

In her opening remarks, the Chairlady of Mama Bank, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹, emphasized that the new branch is not simply another banking outlet, but a platform to create greater opportunities for women, families, farmers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs and SMEs in Western Highlands.

Speaking at the opening, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗪𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲 𝗡𝗴𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗲, UNCDF Country Lead, emphasized the importance of expanding financial inclusion and bringing appropriate financial services closer to underserved communities, particularly women and small businesses. 𝗠𝘀. 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴, LEED Program Coordinator, FAO, highlighted the critical role of the agribusiness sector, including strengthening smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and value chains towards access to finance and growing sustainable livelihoods. 𝗠𝗿. 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝗼, Country Coordinator, Business Link Pacific PNG, underscored the need to strengthen MSMEs and SMEs through access to finance and business development support.

𝗠𝗿. 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶, Registrar of Cooperatives & Societies, emphasized the vital role of cooperative societies in strengthening inclusive economic development, particularly by connecting farmers, producers and community-based enterprises to financial inclusion, access to finance and access to markets.

𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗿, Assistant Governor, Currency Services and Branch Operations Group, reaffirmed the importance of expanding access to safe, reliable and inclusive banking services, noting that initiatives such as the Mama Bank Mt. Hagen Branch play an important role in bringing formal financial services closer to communities.

𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗞𝗶𝗽𝗮, Member for Dei Council, congratulated Mama Bank on the successful launch of Mama Bank and showed his commitment by signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to expand access to finance through cooperatives and support the growth of the informal sector, MSMEs and SMEs.

𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗶, Minister for Commerce and Industry, encouraged small businesses, women and young people to take advantage of the opportunities now available to them, particularly with Mama Bank’s presence in Mt. Hagen.

𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗪𝗮𝗶 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗮, Governor of Western Highlands Province, congratulated Mama Bank on opening its new branch in the province and welcomed its broader ambition to bring financial services closer to communities.

𝗠𝗿. 𝗚𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗵𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝘀, in his closing remarks, mentioned that the Bank reaffirmed that its purpose is to empower people, particularly women, through access to finance and financial services. The Bank will also work with farmers, cooperatives, churches, NGOs, community groups, and business partners to extend financial services to more people across the province.

05/10/2026

WE’RE HIRING!

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER: Head Office- Port Moresby

We’re looking for an Assistant Operations Manager who brings energy, accountability, and a strong operational mindset to our team.

In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the effective management of branch operations and administration, ensuring systems and processes are engaged effectively and supported to deliver efficiently and consistently.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

05/10/2026

Pinktober: Together, We Stand for Women’s Health

This Pinktober, Mama Bank stands with women, families, and communities across Papua New Guinea in raising awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.

As a bank committed to empowering women, we believe that true empowerment goes beyond access to finance; it also means supporting women to live healthy, informed, and fulfilling lives.

You are not alone. Your health matters. Your life matters.

04/10/2026

Mama Bank is coming to Mt Hagen!!

A new chapter in financial inclusion and economic empowerment begins in the Highlands!

We are proud to announce the official opening of Mama Bank’s Mt Hagen Branch on 6 October 2026, bringing accessible, affordable, and customer-focused banking services closer to the people of Western Highlands.

From women entrepreneurs and market vendors to farmers, youth, informal businesses, and MSMEs, Mama Bank is committed to bringing banking, financial literacy, and access to finance closer to the communities we serve.

Join us as we officially open our doors in Mt Hagen and celebrate a new milestone in bringing accessible banking and finance closer to the people of the Highlands.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Mama Bank family in Mt Hagen!

📍 Queens Park, Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province
📅 6 October 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

02/10/2026

Mama Bank & Lae City Authority Unite to Expand Financial Access for Vendors, Youth & SMEs.

We have joined hands to bring banking and finance closer to women vendors, creating new pathways for women to grow their businesses and build sustainable livelihoods. Through this MOA, we will work together to expand women vendors’ access to banking services, appropriate financial products, financial literacy, and access to finance.

We sincerely acknowledge and appreciate the leadership of Hon. John Rosso, Deputy Prime Minister, whose commitment to inclusive economic development and support for small businesses continues to create opportunities for entrepreneurs, women, youth, and SMEs.

For many women working in informal markets, access to affordable, convenient financial services can be an important step toward strengthening their businesses. Through this partnership, we aim to make banking more accessible, easier to understand and closer to where women live, work and trade. Through this collaboration, we will support women vendors to save, manage their finances, access appropriate financing, and invest in their businesses' growth, helping create stronger, more sustainable economic opportunities for women, their families, and communities.

Our sincere appreciation to the Lae City Authority CEO, Mr. Robin Calistus; Executive Manager for Coporate Services, Mr. Gerelyal Mogia; Mama Bank Chairperson Dr. Elizabeth Kopel; Mr. Gunanidhi Das, the CEO, Mama Bank; and the entire Lae team for their strong commitment and support in making this partnership possible. We deeply value your dedication to strengthening access to banking services and finance for women vendors and creating greater opportunities for women vendors, youth, and SMEs in Lae.

22/09/2026

Mama Bank at the Blue Finance Forum 2026

We were pleased to participate in the Blue Finance Forum 2026, joining key stakeholders to explore how blue finance can accelerate sustainable enterprise development, conservation, and resilient coastal livelihoods in Papua New Guinea.

Representing the Bank on the panel, Prabhash Ranjan shared our experience and journey in Blue Finance, including how we apply environmental and social considerations, responsible finance, and blue lending approaches to support MSMEs and businesses across ocean- and coastal-linked sectors.

A key highlight was the European Union Delegation in Papua New Guinea's launch of the Sustainable Pacific Blue Circle Fund, further building momentum to mobilize sustainable investment for the Pacific’s blue economy.

We sincerely thank Bank of PNG, CEPA, UNDP, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Global Fund for Coral Reefs, the European Union, and all participating partners, financial institutions, and stakeholders for bringing together this important conversation.

As we continue our Blue Finance journey, we remain committed to expanding access to responsible and inclusive finance that creates economic opportunities while protecting PNG’s oceans, communities and natural resources.

21/09/2026

Parametric insurance delivers automatic drought payouts to nearly 16k Papua New Guineans.

Port Moresby (21/09/2026)- Papua New Guinea’s multi-peril parametric climate insurance scheme has delivered automatic payouts for the second time, totaling PGK 621,220 to 15,295 people across 14 districts of Papua New Guinea, following a recorded drought event over the June–July period. The payouts were triggered automatically when rainfall in affected districts fell below pre-agreed thresholds, without the need for individual claims or on-the-ground loss assessment. The cover is held by Women's Micro Bank (Mama Bank) on behalf of its members, premium-subsidized by Humanity Insured, underwritten by Pacific MMI Insurance Limited, with reinsurance provided by Pacific Reinsurance Ltd.

It was developed through the support of the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme (PICAP), a joint initiative by the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), University Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNUEHS) and UNDP. PICAP is supported by Australia and New Zealand governments.

The payouts followed a drought that affected communities across East Sepik, Madang, Gulf, Central, Morobe, Milne Bay, Eastern Highlands and West Sepik provinces. The most significant payouts were recorded in Wewak District (East Sepik), where 2,322 members received a combined PGK 232,200, and Madang District, where 1,566 members received PGK 156,600. Because the product is parametric, payouts were calculated automatically from independent rainfall data once the drought index crossed defined thresholds, which allowed funds to reach members far faster than traditional insurance, which requires losses to be assessed after the event.

Mama Bank CEO, Gunanidhi Das, said: “Our members are among those most exposed to climate shocks and least able to absorb them. This payout means that when the rains failed, support reached our mostly women members automatically, without paperwork or delay. This is what financial resilience looks like in practice.”

Pacific MMI CEO, Darryl Williamson, said: “Parametric insurance allows us to pay quickly and transparently, because payouts are driven by independent data rather than lengthy assessments. Delivering automatic payouts to nearly 16,000 people across 14 districts demonstrates that this model can work at scale in Papua New Guinea, and we are proud to stand behind it."

UNDP Resident Representative, Nicholas Booth, said: “This payout shows what becomes possible when insurers, reinsurers, distribution partners and communities work together. A market that could not offer this protection a few years ago is now delivering fast, automatic support to thousands of Papua New Guineans when climate shocks strike.”

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Monday	09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 15:00
Thursday	09:00 - 15:00
Friday	09:00 - 15:00

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http://www.womenmicrobank.com/

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