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by Genice Jacobs | March 31, 2009 at 2:20 PM | Solar for Empowerment

Welcome to the newly formed "Solar for Empowerment" group and thank you for joining in the discussion on various strategies for delivering solar energy products to off-grid communities in the developi … Read More»

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The women in northern Uganda face daily challenges, and have experienced horrific violence and poverty, they need our attention

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MICRO goes MEGA: Six Microfinance Experts Speak

It’s the hot topic at dinner tables and global summits alike, but is microfinance the panacea for ending poverty and boosting women’s empowerment that it is made out to be? Read More »

“The absolute number of women being served by microfinance is increasing, but the percentage of women being served relative to men has actually decreased.”

Mary Ellen Iskenderian | Women’s World Banking

5 MYTHS of MICROFINANCE

Are microloans the answer to economic empowerment for the global poor? We consulted leading experts in the field to identify the top misconceptions of the microfinance movement. Read More »

Microfinance: Crafting a New Future

by Maria Landa

Peru’s first known woman welder, Maria Landa, proves that when microfinance is coupled with skills training, family support, and an entrepreneurial spirit, anything is possible. Read More »