Upcoming Events
THIS MOTHER’S DAY, HONOR YOUR OWN MOM BY INVESTING IN ANOTHER
May 2nd, 2011 | By Kelly
Most of us know how much our mothers do, and have always done, for us. We know how important they are, and how we rely on them for support, no matter if we are young or old, rich or poor. Our mothers would sacrifice everything so that we are safe and happy – I think this is a universal trait of mothers all throughout the world. And for one day ... Read More »
Cultivating Microfinance Awareness
Jan 19th, 2011 | By Kelly
As Oikocredit gears up for our upcoming event in Washington, DC this Friday, I find myself getting really excited. My anticipation has been mounting for a while, and not just because it’s going to be a great party (and everyone loves a party!). Considering all the press surrounding microfinance lately, I’m particularly looking forward to this Awareness Party as an opportunity to engage in discussion at a much-needed time. At ... Read More »
Social Performance in Microfinance: The Progress out of Poverty
Jan 4th, 2011 | By Kelly
We all know there are many socially responsible organizations out there. However, not all fully implement their goals and missions. It’s easy to want to change things, to have a desire to improve the world, but it’s much more difficult to make sure those changes are carried out successfully and consistently. Because of this, social performance, transparency, and enforcement have become leading focuses in the non-profit world. Most people who ... Read More »
Innovative Solutions: Approaches to Energy in Haiti
Jan 3rd, 2011 | By Kelly
As we approach the one year anniversary of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the nation of Haiti on January 12th, we are forced to reflect on the progress that has been made in the last twelve months. It seems that while some improvement has been made, Haiti continues to face overwhelming challenges. It is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with half of Haitians living on less than ... Read More »
Join Us For An Event!
May 15th, 2010 | By adminWe’re gearing up for a summer full of fun events! We’d love to see you – Please come visit our Community HUB to find a local event near you!
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