[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 [...]
[This is a Sponsored Post from OneSeed Expeditions] Racking up those stamp-covered passport pages is satisfying, but what if you could bank a little b ...
The slums meet the world of fashion through initiatives being taken by development organizations around the world. Through projects like three-month f ...
What happens when a micro-entrepreneur in rural Kenya forty miles away from a town needs a loan to grow his business and in turn support his family? O ...
In its fourth year running, the SOCAP (Social Capital Markets) Conference has evolved to be more than just a place that hosts an interdisciplinary gathering at the intersection of money [...]
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 [...]
As companies like Cadbury, Starbucks, The Gap and Zappos make conscious efforts to become more sustainable, fair trade and ethical, we must acknowledge the steps that are being taken to [...]
The following article was written by Olivia Khalili of the Cause Capitalism blog. The concept is simple and brilliant. When I came across Living Goods, my stomach flipped with the [...]
Last week, I attended the Microfinance USA 2010 Conference as one of more than 200 student conference attendees. I sat in on “Student-Led Microfinance Clubs”, a panel of individuals working [...]
In today’s world, Brazil is commonly viewed as the shining star of South America – both in terms of political and economic stability. President Lula has proven to be a [...]
Aside from money and time, the things that people donate are often, well, unwanted. Used running shoes, clunker cars, and out-of-style clothing aren’t something that people actually miss once they’re [...]
I have the pleasure of spending April 4-6 in Long Beach, California with some dynamic people in the community development space. Before I begin, I must say that Charles Lee [...]
As the media contact for ACCION USA, I have the pleasure of speaking with journalists and other curious individuals about microfinance almost daily. With the recession shutting more small businesses [...]
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