New BOMA Video

Last November, BOMA was honored by the United Nations as one of 17 “Lighthouse Activities” worldwide. We were recognized as one of six “Women for Results” programs around the world that offer innovative women-led solutions to climate change....

BOMA in Business Daily Africa

A great article ran today in Business Daily Africa about BOMA’s work in Kenya: Boma seeks to improve families’ incomes and access to basic food and household items by helping women in northern Kenya open small convenience stores. Participants receive training...

United Nations Honors BOMA for Women-Led Climate-Change Solution

The BOMA Project has been named one of 17 “Lighthouse Activities” worldwide by the United Nation’s Momentum for Change initiative. The winners will be honored at a November 20 ceremony in Warsaw, Poland during the UN’s annual climate-change conference.   “These...

BOMA Featured on CGAP Blog

BOMA is featured on the CGAP “Learning from Different Approaches” blog. CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor) is an independent policy and research center dedicated to advancing financial access for the world’s poor. Check it out:...

Colson on “Billions Rising” Radio

BOMA founder Kathleen Colson will appear live on Wednesday, August 14 at 5 p.m. (EST) on “Billions Rising,” an independent radio show that focuses on people and organizations around the world that empower others to be self-reliant. The show will focus on...

BOMA announces $1.9 million DFID grant

The BOMA Project announced a $1.9 million dollar cooperative agreement in July 2013 with the Department for International Development (DFID), the United Kingdom’s aid organization. DFID’s mission is to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty. The...