SeaMo recently caught up with The Borgen Project Founder Clint Borgen to get his thoughts on success, microfinance, and the power of the Northwest. Remember to join us as we host The Borgen Project on June 22nd for a Microfinance and Microbrews. Details here. If you had to point to one success you’re most proud ...
Should the leaders of the most powerful nation on earth be doing more to address global poverty? Are you interested in learning how you can have an impact by becoming a poverty alleviation advocate? Join Clint Borgen, the founder and Executive Director of The Borgen Project, as he discusses the strategic reasons for US involvement ...
Wokai has come up with an innovative fundraising idea that will be of interest to the culinary-minded amongst you: The Iron Chef Summer Cook Off will raise funds for microloan borrowers living in rural Sichuan and Inner Mongolia. This event is ideal for families, students, foodies, and anyone interested in supporting Microfinance in China. Dine ...
Pangea is hosting “New Directions in Microfinance” on June 7 at 6 pm to explore the realm of financial services for the poor—beyond microlending. Hear from Evelyn Stark, Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Cole Hoover, Director of Programs at Lumana about promising new models for improving poor families’ self-sufficiency ...
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Seattle office, the Grameen Foundation will be hosting an open house and then a series of breakfast seminars over the coming months. Here are the details, from their website: May 17, 5-7 p.m. Grameen Foundation Technology Center Open House Check out our new office and meet Grameen Foundation ...
Karlan and Appel discuss their new book with Gates Foundation’s Nelson When it comes to global poverty, people are passionate and polarized. At one extreme: We just need to invest more resources. At the other: We’ve thrown billions down a sinkhole over the last fifty years and accomplished almost nothing. Dean Karlan and Jacob Appel ...
Join Washington C.A.S.H. for an inspiring evening celebrating entrepreneurship and community. Your support of Washington C.A.S.H. helps turn dreams into reality for aspiring entrepreneurs with limited resources—and unlimited potential. When: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Washington State Convention Center, Seattle Host: Enrique Cerna, Host of KCTS 9 Connects While there ...
Poverty and Opportunity: Microfinance Careers & Internship Open House Thursday, April 28, 2011 Mary Gates Hall Commons, University of Washington campus 2:00 – 5:00 pm Back by popular demand, our second annual Microfinance Careers & Internship Open House will provide students the chance to learn about internships, fellowships, and career opportunities with leading social businesses ...
Global Washington is hosting a discussion with microcredit experts on the current crisis in India, its causes, and its implications for the microfinance industry worldwide. Many experts are considering the current crisis India to be microfinance’s most serious challenge in the industry’s short history.The government of Andhra Pradesh proposed an ordinance that would place strict ...
Attend Global Partnerships’ quarterly Breakfast Briefing to get an overview of our programs and strategy, meet staff and see our new office in downtown Seattle. Event details are below. To RSVP, please e-mail events@globalpartnerships.org. What: Breakfast Briefing When: Thursday, April 14 Time: 8:00 – 9:00am Address: 1932 First Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98101