In the past few years we have gone from one woman on a Board of 12 to 7 women.  I cherished every new woman who got elected.  Alas I can contest that gender does not always make the best Director.  No matter how much education or mentoring, some people don't work out, they are not cut out to be leaders.  The key is to have a balanced Board with good Board Dynamics. Without that the Board will only struggle along.  Invest in education for your Board it will be money well spent. Nuture your gender balance on your Board,you have the best of both worlds at your table, use that to advance the members of your SACCO :-) I share in the joy of this happy event!!

Good Luck Sister !!

Catherine