Archive for February 2010

Investing in People Not Profits How your investments can transform lives through microfinance

Feb 24th, 2010 | By
Monday, March 8, 2010 7:30- 9:00 p.m. First Church in Cambridge, Congregational United Church of Christ 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA Rev. Provance will provide an update on Fonkoze (a microfinance bank in Haiti) and other Oikocredit partners around the world, and share information on how faith communities, businesses and individuals can invest in microfinance and help fight poverty. With a focus on women’s empowerment, fair trade and environmental sustainability, ... Read More »


The Power of Microcredit to Overcome Poverty

Feb 24th, 2010 | By

Come to this free workshop and learn how microcredit is enabling poor families to improve their health, education, housing and self-respect. See Oikocredit’s video, “Credit Comes from Credo,” and learn of the investment benefits and opportunities from Oikocredit. Thursday, March 4 3 to 5 p.m St. Andrew’s Presbyterian 3228 SW Sunset Blvd., Portland To register or for more information, call EMO (Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon) at: (503) 221-1054.

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The 3rd Annual Global Microfinance Investment Congress 2010, presented by PlaNet Finance

Feb 17th, 2010 | By

When: May 24, 2010 to May 26, 2010 Where: TBA in New York City Website  http://www.microfinancecongre…

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An Introduction to Oikocredit this Sunday in Chicago, IL

Feb 9th, 2010 | By
This Sunday, please join Oikocredit at Berry United Methodist Church in Chicago, IL to learn more about microcredit and Oikocredit. Oikocredit USA’s Executive Director, Terry Provance, will be giving the presentation. Berry United Methodist Church Sunday, February 14th 9:30 am – 10:20 am 4754 North Leavitt Street Chicago, IL 60625 – (773) 784-3273 The Church is accessible via the Western or Damen Brown Line El stops – it’s equidistant – ... Read More »