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Empower Students to Navigate Financial Challenges
October 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tailored for University leaders and managers, to equip your institution to support the financial-transition of your overseas students and to brief you on the available strategies and resources.
Students often face significant financial challenges when transitioning to studying abroad. These challenges can negatively impact their academic performance, mental well-being, and overall university experience. Financial instability can also increase dropout rates, affecting university revenue and reputation. Understanding and addressing these economic challenges is crucial for universities to support their international students effectively.
- Are your newly arrived international students unfamiliar with UK finances, impacting their settling in, studies, or mental health?
- Do you recognize the financial challenges and distress signs among international students, and understand the harm and loss they may face?
- Are international students dropping out for financial reasons, affecting your revenue and stability, and do you understand the impact on their experience and future?
- How important is financial inclusion for international students, and do you see the link between financial challenges and dropout rates?
Register here: https://www.moneymatix.com/fifmm-webinar-form
About the hosts
Antonella Abategiovanni – Executive Director, Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF)
Antonella Abategiovanni is a seasoned international development professional with over a decade of experience in senior leadership roles across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF) in London, she has a strong background in financial services, project coordination, and microfinance. Antonella is dedicated to advancing financial inclusion and promoting socio-economic impact through innovative solutions and digital technology. Fluent in Italian, English, and Spanish, and proficient in French and Portuguese, Antonella brings a multicultural and adaptable approach to her work.
Tynah Matembe
Founder & CEO of MoneyMatiX Ltd, Tynah Matembe is a money coach, podcaster, and educator dedicated to financial inclusion, equality, and empowerment. Named Most Inspirational Scottish Female Fintech Leader in 2019, she advises ministers and senior leaders on financial social mobility. Recently, she published her first book, “Thriving Beyond Boundaries: Managing Money in a New Country,” and is a sought-after public speaker on diversity, equality, inclusion, financial education, and the poverty ecosystem. An experienced mentor, Saltire Fellow, and Chartered Banker and Lawyer by training, she has extensive corporate experience in financial services and has worked internationally for the United Nations. Currently, she is championing the MoneyMatiX Grow Your Money Challenge, a series of Youth Money Camps, and the International Student Financial Education Programme. These initiatives are designed to bridge accessibility gaps through an interactive forum of hybrid events and activities, providing mainstream organisations with opportunities to engage meaningfully with marginalised communities.
About Money MatiX
MoneyMatix is more than just a digital platform, it’s a purpose-led business that ensures financial inclusion for every segment of society, including the marginalized and underprivileged. Their mission is to drive economic well-being for every UK citizen, making financial stability and growth accessible to all. MoneyMatix is committed to bridging the financial literacy gap, especially for people of color and migrants. They design and run comprehensive Financial Literacy Programs tailored for students, parents, and business owners and aim to transform relationships with money, providing the knowledge and tools necessary to access fairer financial products and services. Their programs are crafted to offer deep insights into financial management, empowering participants with the skills they need to succeed. MoneyMatix has built a thriving community of over 10,000 individuals dedicated to creating a financially fairer society. Their team brings together vast experience in financial services, youth work, and project management and has successfully partnered with prestigious institutions like Edinburgh University and Young Enterprise Scotland to run money diversity events. This Summer, they launched the International Student Financial Education Program to assist universities in onboarding and retaining students while helping them avoid financial harm.
About the Financial Inclusion Forum
FIF began in 2005 as The Microfinance Club, part of the UK’s involvement in the UN Year of Microcredit. The Club’s activities were transferred to a company limited by guarantee non-profit entity in 2010. In 2015, the Club became the Financial Inclusion Forum (FIF). FIF exists to inspire engagement and action towards a financially inclusive world where everyone has the financial tools and capability to build a healthy and productive life. We promote global financial inclusion by encouraging knowledge exchange, collaboration, and debate, and highlighting best practices through our London-based events and publications. FIF organises free, live events to enable our audience to develop their awareness of financial inclusion. Expert speakers are invited to share their knowledge on sustainable, innovative and scalable financial inclusion. FIF events are a platform for professionals, practitioners, investors, academics and students to learn more about this fast-growing and evolving field.