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Oikocredit USA Summer of Microfinance
Raise Awareness, Host a Gathering, Make a Difference! Oikocredit USA Summer of Microfinance Summer 2010 This summer we’re building a movement to alleviate poverty and empower communities around the globe. Will you join us? What: Local house parties to celebrate the Oikocredit USA Summer of Microfinance. Gather with friends and neighbors to chat about ...)
Flora, Kenya
Flora lives in a region of Kenya where 90% of people in the area live below the poverty line on less than $2 a day. When Flora’s husband was killed and their cattle stolen in 2001, all she could do was cry. But with four young children to support, ...)
What is Microfinance?
Microfinance offers poor people access to basic financial services such as loans, savings, money transfer services and microinsurance. People living in poverty, like everyone else, need a diverse range of financial services to run their businesses, build assets, smooth consumption, and manage risks. Poor people usually address their need for financial ...
Position: Admin/Outreach Fall Intern Location: 1701 K St. NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20006 Organization: Oikocredit Areas of Focus: Microfinance and Non-profit Start Date: Flexible. General dates are early September to mid-December Last Day to Apply: August 6, 2010 Hours: Flexible. Part-Time preferred **This is an Unpaid Internship About the Organization: Oikocredit is one of [...]
Kosmosbek, Kyrgyzstan In 1996, Kosmosbek founded his own “GalenPharm” company in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to produce ointments and tinctures from locally grown medicinal herbs. With a series of five loans, he has been able to develop the business, improve production facilities and expand distribution throughout Kyrgyzstan. Today, Kosmosbek employs 50 full-time and 15 part-time employees. His future plans [...]
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Village Enterprise Fund in Uganda
The Village Enterprise Fund (VEF) works with subsistence farmers in the rural areas of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Through business training, funding and mentoring, VEF ...
Environment and Sustainability: Nepal
As climate change becomes more of a global issue, many have wondered how changing weather conditions and environmental issues impact microfinance. In fact, many microfinance ...
New Loan Partnership in Dominican Republic
In the Dominan Republic, 1.5 million microenterprises exist, but need structural help in improving efficiency and strengthening its financial services. For example, banking penetration as ...
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