In this issue

• Donate to the Philippines to Help Poor Rebuild Lives
• Oprah Talks Microfinance During Upcoming Show
• Nonprofit Professional Organization Pledges to Raise Funds for Grameen Foundation  
• Best Buy Employee Volunteers with Grameen Foundation During “Sabbatical”  

The Philippines

Donate to the Philippines to Help Poor Rebuild Lives

Tropical Storm Ondoy has ravaged the Philippines over the past few days, leaving hundreds dead and nearly half a million more homeless. Support Grameen Foundation’s work with poor women in the Philippines as they rebuild their lives and their small businesses. More

Volunteer Profile: Jess Watje

Best Buy Employee Volunteers with Grameen Foundation During “Sabbatical”

In three months, Jess Watje learns that individuals and organizations really can make a difference in the lives of the poor worldwide. More

Microfinance in the News

Oprah Talks Microfinance During Upcoming Show 

The Oprah Winfrey Show will discuss Kashf, a Grameen Foundation partner, and the book Half the Sky in the Oct. 1 show about microfinance. Details about the show

Asia

Nonprofit Professional Organization Pledges to Raise Funds for Grameen Foundation

The Network of Indian Professionals of North America sees that its and GF’s missions are similar and pledges a year’s worth of fundraising efforts toward helping to eradicate poverty. More