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Indian Lawyer's Social Enterprise OptiMrkt to Bring Financial Inclusion for the Underserved in India
Chenoy Ceil, a corporate lawyer from India, studying MBA at the University of Tampa, Florida has made it to the last 30 in the Hult Prize competition with a chance to win $1 million. OptiMrkt brings financial inclusion for under-served in India. Read More
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Tata Trust Funds Rang De, India's Largest Microcredit Initiative to Fight Poverty
Tata Trusts led by Ratan Tata are amongst India's oldest, non-sectarian philanthropic organisations that work in several areas of community development. They have provided grant support to Rang De, India's first internet-based peer-to-peer micro-lending portal, empowering individuals to lend to a rural entrepreneur and the underserved. Read More
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Artoo's Technology Helps Indian MFI Ujjivan Improve Efficiency Using Mobile and Cloud Technology
Ujjivan & Artoo successfully complete pilot project of handheld field technology; improving monthly loan disbursement by 165% while disbursing loans of Rs. 5 Crore in 8 states in India Read More
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Five Indian Microfinance Institutions Certified for Keeping Clients First
Certificates awarded by Shri Jairam Ramesh, Honorable Union Minister for Rural Development, Government of India to FIVE Indian Microfinance institutions that were Client Protection Certified for meeting strong standards of client care Read More
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ISO Canada Staff Give Up Day of Pay to Support Entrepreneurs in Developing World, Raising Over $66,000 on the Day of Opportunity
ISO Canada staff, vendors and customers gave up a day of pay or contributed in some way as part of the Day of Opportunity - a day dedicated to helping entrepreneurs in the developing world working their way out of poverty. Over $66,000 was raised. Read More
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International Visitor's Tour Brings Honduran Microfinance Client to Calgary
Opportunity International Canada announced their International Visitor's Tour Calgary Luncheon to be held on Thursday October 24, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary, AB. Cost is $125/person or $1000 for a table of 10. Read More
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Microloan Repayment Success for Mercy Foundation Demonstrates An Effective Way to Alleviate Poverty Using Bargain Sale Real Estate Donations
Mercy Foundation is a charitable organization that has had many successes in providing funds for microloans that help alleviate poverty in the world within vulnerable communities. Charitable donations are made through bargain sale real estate. Read More
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Phakamani Foundation Selected as Finalist for South Africa's NGO of the Year
Phakamani Foundation for micro-enterprise development has been selected as a finalist in the South African NGO of the Year category for the 2012 Oliver Empowerment Awards. The Awards are South Africa's foremost Black Economic Empowerment awards. Read More
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New Free EBook Teaches How to Choose Excellent Microfinance Management Software
iTrends is happy to bring to you a free eBook titled "The Essential Guide to Selecting Excellent Microfinance Management Software." This document explains the important considerations to be taken into account when selecting microfinance solutions Read More
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New President Steve Hollingworth to Lead Freedom from Hunger
With enthusiasm for microfinance, education and health protection for the very poor, and 26 years of extensive experience in international development, Hollingworth says he is thrilled to lead the Davis, California-based organization. Read More
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MyAfricanPlan.com Releases Report, A Thought on Moving Microfinance Forward in Africa
My African Plan has released a report on how a new generation of Managers and Leaders can combine the American spirit of charity with the African sense of time to move Micro-finance and Micro-credit forward in Africa. Read More
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Low Income Homeowners to Receive Microfinance for Energy Saving Insulation
Ann Arbor based home improvement company and energy efficiency specialist Ms Green Construction is introducing a pilot mircofinance program to assist low and fixed income homeowners with energy efficient and money saving insulation upgrades. Read More
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Freedom from Hunger Launches Month-long Celebration of Improving the Lives of Women & Children
Freedom from Hunger launches a month-long campaign this year to celebrate women's stories of hope, health and success from around the world. Jane Pauley will match every donation between September 28 and October 28. Read More
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