“There is no tool for development more effective than the education of girls” - former UN Secretary General Kofi A. Annan. The lack of basic literacy and numeracy competencies is a [...]
Women from various developing countries often share a similar dilemma when it comes to microfinance accessibility. People living in remote areas are o ...
“We have to go back soon! Please! The smell, gasses and smoke will be too damaging to your health”, stressed the lady accompanying me. But I reall ...
Our view is that a charitable action leading to empowerment and self-reliance rather than the kind of charity that leaves you dependent and reliant, i ...
[The following post is by Zaza from the Green Shoots Foundation] “If you could wish for anything in the world, what would you like to have for your Christmas present [...]
Microfinance’s reputation has suffered a great deal from the stories of greed and poorly regulated operations in Andhra Pradesh. However, the concept and theory behind microfinance have noble roots; empowering [...]
2011 has certainly been an active year within the microfinance industry, and not necessarily for the right reasons. It brings to mind endless revelations and discussions within the media on [...]
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