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3 Seattle nonprofit startups t…

December 7, 2009 No Comments

3 Seattle nonprofit startups that make a much better gift than another silly tie or pair of slippers: http://tinyurl.com/yk2vdeh

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Support Seattle Microfinance Startups with Your Holiday Giving

December 7, 2009 No Comments

This holiday season, three local microfinance startups offer opportunities to make a major impact. Your donations and purchases of gift cards will make a real difference for these new non-profits.

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Fashion label KEZA partners wi…

December 7, 2009 No Comments

Fashion label KEZA partners with Rwandan #microfinance clients to market their jewelry: http://tinyurl.com/yjaz3uh

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RT @jewlish If 25 pple RT this…

December 6, 2009 No Comments

RT @jewlish If 25 pple RT this I will donate $25 to http://bit.ly/adXGG and #seattle #casualgameshelp @Kiva microloans that help end poverty

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RT: @SaveTogether: Congrats to…

December 5, 2009 No Comments

RT: @SaveTogether: Congrats to Seattle #microfinance startup @vittana for NYTimes article and tweet from @NickKristof http://bit.ly/69j9gQ

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Disappointed you don’t disting…

December 5, 2009 No Comments

Disappointed you don’t distinguish b/w microfinance and microcredit @TimHarford: microfinance isn’t such a big deal http://bit.ly/5uYDSa

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RT @NickKristof Just came acr…

December 4, 2009 No Comments

RT @NickKristof Just came across http://www.vittana.org, a nifty way to lend to students in the dev world.

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Watch the Premiere of “The End of Poverty?” Film in Seattle

December 4, 2009 No Comments

The End of Poverty? is a daring, thought-provoking and very timely documentary by award-winning filmmaker, Philippe Diaz, revealing that poverty is not an accident.

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Fast Company calls #microinsur…

December 4, 2009 No Comments

Fast Company calls #microinsurance the new #microcredit: http://tinyurl.com/yfuz8ec

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SafeSave: #microfinance in Ban…

December 4, 2009 No Comments

SafeSave: #microfinance in Bangladesh with a focus on savings and non-commercial loans http://tinyurl.com/yh5w86t via BBC

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Join Washington CASH for Ventures Grand Opening Day Party on July 24

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In San Diego? Join Oikocredit for on Event on Social Investing with Oikocredit on July 15

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Join the SeaMo Board: Applications Due July 23rd

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The Unsung Heroes of Microfinance: Microloan Officers

Bolivian microloan officer Justiniano Osco visits 20 meetings every week, with some requiring a two-and-a-half-hour ride. His dedication to...

Secure Your Spot at the Global Partnerships Quarterly Breakfast Briefing on June 24

Once a quarter, Global Partnerships hosts breakfast, as an opportunity to spend a morning with their staff, learning the...