Followup: Africa Regional Forum
Participants in the 2008 Africa Regional Forum Find New Ways to Achieve Their Goals
 The 2008 Africa Regional Forum sponsored by McGraw-Hill, brought together MFis from around Africa to share experience and discover innovative ways to solve common challenges. Six months later, MFIs are putting into practice the methods and technologies they first learned about at the forum. More
Humanitarian Award
Grameen Foundation Honors Marshall Saunders with Humanitarian Award
 GF has awarded Marshall Saunders its 2009 Humanitarian Award in recognition of his two decades of advocacy and support for global microfinance initiatives, particularly in Mexico, Honduras, and India. More
Knowledge Sharing
GF Participates in International Microfinance Summit
On May 7, Peg Ross, Director of GF’s Human Capital Center will participate in a panel discussion on International Microfinance at the San Diego Microfinance Summit, held at the University of San Diego in California. The Summit will feature discussions on domestic and international microfinance, a panel of local borrowers, and a keynote address by former GF Board Member Lynn McMullen. See all upcoming GF events
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Client Success Story: African Honeybees
Honeybee Farm Offers Farmer Chance for Better Life
 Ato Yilikal Muluye had a small business making clothing to sell at the market, but it was not enough to feed his large family. He was struggling to support his wife and nine children-even with his small farm there was never enough food. More
Asia Region
After the Tsunami: Rebuilding Aceh
 Ibu Zalina lived in the Lam Asan village outside of Banda Aceh, Indonesia with her husband and three young children. She ran a small kiosk to supplement her husband’s income as a fisherman. When the 2004 tsunami struck, much of Banda Aceh, including her home and her community, was destroyed. More
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Reader Poll: Voice Your Opinion
What is your favorite story about someone making a difference to fight poverty? You tell us!
In this month's Creating a World Without Poverty blog post, Celeste Hamilton a Community Outreach Coordinator at Idealist.org recounts her favorite story of a community banding together to fight poverty. Tell us about someone you know who is making a difference to fight poverty.
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