Roundup for May 20, 2009
May 20, 2009 No CommentsA roundup of microfinance news and articles from the last few days.
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Pro Mujer Appoints New CFO
April 17, 2009 No CommentsApril 16, 2009 (Pro Mujer) Jenny Hourihan, a financial executive with 30 years of business development and leadership experience at various multinational investment banking institutions, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Pro Mujer, a leading microfinance and women’s development organization operating in Latin America. (full release)
AsidesWhy Microfinance and Healthcare Go Hand in Hand
March 26, 2009 1 CommentHealthcare is particularly crucial for micro-entrepreneurs as an illness can deplete savings and other assets and cause disruptions that can threaten a business. Gloriana Guillen discusses Pro Mujer’s efforts to provide healthcare services to microcredit borrowers.
Events, News and CommentaryPro Mujer Video: Giving Women Credit
March 24, 2009 1 CommentAn 8 minute video describing the Pro Mujer method of combining microfinancial services with healthcare, education, and occupational training.
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