Americas: Haiti
Fonkoze Helping Haitians to Recover After Hurricanes
In the aftermath of a hurricane that killed more than 1,000 Haitians and affected an additional 650,000 GF partner Fonkoze has launched an initiative to help the nation's poor rebuild their lives. More
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Oikocredit Case Study Highlights Success of Progress Out of Poverty Index
The GF Progress Out of Poverty Index™ Series recently published a case study that describes the role of the Grameen Foundation in developing training programs for Oikocredit partner microfinance institutions in the Philippines and Peru. Read the case study.
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Hooks Book Events Gives Back to GF
Perry Hooks, founder of Hooks Book Events--a minority, women-owned book event company-- and colleague Loretta Yenson have embarked on a “giveback” campaign to support Grameen Foundation. To date, Hooks Book Events has arranged seven events for Grameen Foundation President Alex Counts, to discuss his latest book, Small Loans, Big Dreams. For more information on Hooks Book Events, please visit: http://www.hooksbookevents.com/.
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GF COO Sal Pappalardo to Serve on Thunderbird Global Council
GF COO Sal Pappalarado will serve on the Thunderbird School of Global Management's Global Council. As a member of the Council, Pappalarado will advise on strategic issues to fulfill the school's mission of creating global leaders who create sustainable prosperity worldwide.
GF President and CEO Alex Counts argues that access to credit is so crucial to participation in a global economy that it is a fundamental human right. 
Scott Budde, Managing Director, Global Social and Community Investing at TIAA-CREF and long-time GF supporter, explains how a carefully-chosen investment strategy can yield both profit and positive social change. 
Mastering the art of attracting international investments is becoming increasingly important as MFIs seek creative ways to finance new loans for the world’s poor. An Investment Readiness training in Shanghai, China showed local MFIs's how to tap into this promising market.