This research aims to know the role of BMT Arafat Kulon Progo in Kulon Progo economic empowerment especially women traders in the market. This type of research is qualitative research. The research was gathered through observation, interview and documentation. As for the respondents in this study amounted to 6 (six) people. The respondents include 2 (two) parties BMT Arafat Wates Kulon Progo and 3 (people) party women traders in the market. The research results showed that economic empowerment role performed by BMT Arafah to merchants female in the market through Dams channeling financing. With the efforts of the empowerment efforts of the women traders are in the market of the dam has increased. It is proven by the increase of the assets owned by the merchants such as increased merchandise, can buy a motorcycle and others.