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We are always delighted to see our clients happy. So, we endeavor to provide excellent financial service to women entrepreneurs in all situations in order to help them in achieving their financial and social goals. DAWN develops tailored solutions that create value and deliver a sustainable advantage to the clients through the challenging time, based on […]

DAWN’s 7th Anniversary: Celebrating Seven Years of Providing Excellent Services to Our Stakeholders           5 April 2022 – 7 years ago, Early Dawn Microfinance (DAWN), a livelihood program created by Save the Children in 2002, was jointly acquired by Accion, Triodos, and FMO to establish DAWN as a premier MFI in

Since its inception as a program of the Save the Children in 2002, DAWN has been driven by the vision to be “the best microfinance institution in Myanmar, improving the lives of families we serve”. In 2015, Accion International, the Dutch Development Bank, FMO, and Triodos Investment Management came together to invest in DAWN and

DAWN strives to protect and empower our clients by making sure that they are confident in and well-informed about our products and services. If you are a DAWN client, here are some topics you should know and understand: 1. Know your loan terms & conditions. Make sure you know and understand the details of your

Some good news in trying times: we are pleased to share that DAWN has closed off the 2019/2020 financial year on a positive note, reaching the MMK 100 Billion outstanding loan portfolio milestone during our 5th Anniversary year.This achievement would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the DAWN team, to carry

With the rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar in recent weeks, DAWN is stepping up its ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of staff and clients. Currently our branches are continuing to provide essential financial services to our clients, while complying with government instructions and maintaining the necessary preventive measures, including: Cleaning

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is causing not only a global health emergency but also a global economic slowdown. Trade, investment, production, and employment are all affected and it has led to having an impact on our clients’ business. Therefore, this crisis has forced us all to adapt. That goes for our clients, too. In just

The dramatic spread of COVID-19 has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities, and businesses worldwide. In response, DAWN acted quickly and mobilized a COVID-19 response team within its senior management team to roll out a business continuity plan, not only to minimize the impact on its business but also to limit the disruption to clients’ businesses. Here

In the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Early Dawn Microfinance Company Ltd. (DAWN) received the equivalent of a US $7.5m loan and an agreement for advisory services from FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank and a DAWN shareholder.The loan from FMO comes to DAWN at a critical time, as microfinance institutions in general continue

In light of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, DAWN is fortunate to receive a loan in local currency amounting to USD 4 million from Proparco, a French development finance institution.The loan allows DAWN to continue advancing financial inclusion in Myanmar and supporting micro and small business enterprises (MSMEs). The funds are especially welcome during this crisis