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BRAC offers 2 week professional development program

BRAC offers 2 week professional development program

September 20, 2011 No Comments

BRAC’s two week professional development course, titled “Financial Services for the Poor” will be held in Bangladesh from February 3rd through 17th, includes field visits, and is open to motivated microfinance professionals or those interested in pursuing a career in microfinance. For more information, visit: http://www.allianceforum.org/english/developing/microfinance/mfpro-info.html

Lumana Benefit Fundraiser, September 22nd

Lumana Benefit Fundraiser, September 22nd

September 13, 2011 No Comments

From our friends at Lumana: Come join us for a night of inspiration and fun at Lumana’s Annual Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction! As an attendee, you will be supporting Lumana in creating empowered communities and meaningful opportunities for active youth leaders worldwide, while experiencing a truly exciting program with our evening’s theme: “Learning From ...

Travel to Peru to Learn More about Microfinance (and see Machu Picchu, too!)

Travel to Peru to Learn More about Microfinance (and see Machu Picchu, too!)

September 5, 2011 1 Comment

Global Partnerships is organizing a delegation to visit partner microfinance institutions in Peru: Join us for an unforgettable journey to one of the most fascinating countries in Latin America. We’ll travel to remote areas to witness firsthand how people are building businesses and improving their lives with the help of microloans and other support from ...

YMCA Launches Pilot Microfinance Program

YMCA Launches Pilot Microfinance Program

September 2, 2011 1 Comment

In July, YMCA launched Ymicro.org, a pilot microfinance program that leverages the YMCA’s worldwide network of over 45 million members to connect lenders and borrowers. The website platform, modeled on Kiva.org, will connect partner YMCAs in Colombia, Sri Lanka, Gambia, and Liberia with lenders from supporting YMCAs who are created groups of members interested in ...

Microfinance Job Opening: Global Partnerships in Seattle

August 7, 2011 1 Comment

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS Position: Executive Assistant      Location: Seattle, WA       Reports to: CEO Founded in 1994, Global Partnerships (GP) is a dynamic, growing nonprofit organization that expands opportunity for people living in poverty by investing in microfinance and other innovative poverty alleviation solutions throughout Latin America. With a team of 21 employees and offices ...

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Washington CASH Announces New Executive Director

Washington CASH Announces New Executive Director

July 19, 2011 No Comments

After a comprehensive search, Washington CASH has announced the hiring of Derek Birnie to replace outgoing Cheryl Sesnon as the Executive Director of the non profit organization that provides financial services and business training to low-income individuals. Birnie has over twenty years of non profit leadership experience, most recently as the Executive Director of the ...

Job Opening: Grameen Development Officer, Seattle or DC

Job Opening: Grameen Development Officer, Seattle or DC

July 15, 2011 1 Comment

Grameen Foundation is seeking a Development Operations Officer for either its Seattle or its DC office. For more information on this position, please visit: http://www.grameenfoundation.org/development-operations-officer

Grameen Hosts Two Events Highlighting Mobile Agriculture

Grameen Hosts Two Events Highlighting Mobile Agriculture

July 15, 2011 No Comments

Join Grameen Foundation Technology Center to celebrate their 10-Year Anniversary Celebration with special events featuring the Mobile Agriculture program. Heather Thorne, the Director of ICT Innovation, will share her experiences on the ground in Uganda and discuss how Grameen Foundation is empowering poor farmers like Simon through innovative mobile phone solutions. Grameen Foundation Technology Center ...

Job Posting: ACCION International

June 30, 2011 2 Comments

Job Title: Senior Vice President, Product and Services Job Location: Boston, MA Organization ACCION International is a private, nonprofit organization with the mission of giving people the financial tools they need to work their way out of poverty. By providing “micro” loans, financial services and business training to poor men and women who start their ...

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GiveBIG on June 23rd in Seattle

GiveBIG on June 23rd in Seattle

June 19, 2011 No Comments

The Seattle Foundation is running a region-wide giving campaign to support a range of non-profits, including many of the organizations SeaMo works with toward poverty alleviation. Please consider participating by supporting one of the following organizations: Global Partnerships Jolkona Agros International Esperanza

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Fabric of Life, at the Woman’s Century Club

Meet Fabric of Life founder Carol Schillios, and learn more about this Edmonds-based nonprofit organization and boutique that helps...

Legal Focus: Microfinance Regulation in India

By Diane Lourdes Dick.  To what extent should a state or country regulate microloan transactions occurring within its borders?...

Blassys Hosts Microfinance and Accounting Conference

The conference is a gathering of professionals about the transformations taking place within the microfinance industry, the challenges of...

Legal Focus: Microfinance and Secured Transactions Reforms

By Diane Lourdes Dick.  In a 2006 publication, the World Bank advocated legal reforms that would allow persons in...

Global Partnerships Magnified: October 25th

Please join Global Partnerships for wine, nibbles and a dynamic conversation with CEO Rick Beckett. Rick will provide an...