Actress Yeardley Smith Donates $1.14 Million to Support Microfinance
Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa Simpson on the award-winning animated television series, The Simpsons, has joined the ranks of microfinance’s most generous and visionary supporters with a combined donation of $1.14 million to Grameen Foundation and Fonkoze, a Haitian microfinance institution.
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Grameen Foundation’s Statement Commemorating World AIDS Day 2009
As we celebrate World AIDS Day on December 1, we not only recognize the magnitude of the disease’s impact worldwide, but we also continue to devise and perfect methods for enriching the lives of individuals and families who deal with HIV/AIDS every day.
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Grameen Foundation Appoints “Entrepreneurial, Mission-Focused Leaders” to Head Key Programs
Grameen Foundation has announced the appointment of Norman Buckham as regional CEO for its Sub-Saharan Africa region and David Edelstein as the new director of the Grameen Technology Center and vice president of technology programs. “Entrepreneurial, mission-focused leaders with proven experience tackling big challenges are essential for our long-term success,” said Peter Bladin, executive vice president for programs and regions. “Norman and David exemplify this leadership and bring innovative ideas and passion for enabling poor people to benefit from expanded access to financial services and technology.”
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