Grameen Foundation, Unitus, Vittana, Global Partnerships, and Washington CASH will share their insights on how they entered the field of microfinance, challenges they encountered, successes they’ve enjoyed, and recommendations that they have for those interested in the field.
Events, FeaturedJOB DESCRIPTION Vittana is looking for a scrappy, experienced marketing / PR manager who will help shape our public personality and take our mission to the next level. You will join a dedicated, passionate team working to bring student loans to developing countries throughout the world. You will take over our existing PR and marketing ...
Job PostingsThis past month, Vittana passed a huge milestone – $25 and $50 at a time, the Vittana community made over $100,000 loans to nearly 200 students around the world. 200 students, who would not have otherwise been able to afford college, are now getting their degrees and becoming nurses, accountants, lawyers, mechanics, teachers and much more. Come celebrate with the Vittana and SeaMo crews April 2 from 6 to 9pm at Barca.
Events, FeaturedAt its root, microfinance is intended to reduce poverty by providing the poor with credit to pursue goals not attainable without a monetary head start. However, the success of microfinance has attracted the attention of groups interested in using microfinance as a means to a more specific end. There may be some who think these ...
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