Microfinance

Natalie Portman on Her New Role: Giving Women Hope

Marianne Schnall | Posted 07.04.2008 | Entertainment

Read More: Microloans, Fighting Poverty, Microfinance, The Giving Life, Finca, Women and Politics, Global Poverty, Natalie Portman, Entertainment News
Marianne Schnall

In this exclusive interview, Natalie Portman talks about her work for FINCA International, how she balances her activism with her career as an actress, and her advice on making a difference.

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Economic Colonization: The Rich Profiting from the Poor is Not the Way to Handle Microfinance

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 06.30.2008 | Business

Read More: Grameen, Microcredit, World Bank, Borrowers, Foundation, Business, Alex Counts, Donate Grameen America, Wealth, Microfinance, Interest Rates, Mohammed Yunus, Business News
Vivian Norris de Montaigu

What is the point of microfinancing the poor build up small businesses if it is only to eventually provide wealthy, Western-owned businesses and individuals with even a larger share of the world's wealth?

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Gorillas: 20, Humans: $25,000

Josh Ruxin | Posted 06.26.2008 | Business

Read More: Environment, Microfinance, Ecotourism, Africa, Science, Gorillas, Business News
Josh Ruxin

The gorilla population in 1978 had dwindled to 262. Today's population is up over 400. That's an extraordinary accomplishment for a slow-reproducing large mammal. How did this happen?

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Pomegranates Mean Prosperity

Josh Ruxin | Posted 04.22.2008 | Business

Read More: Microfinance, Africa, Business News
Josh Ruxin

With the growing trends in consumption of super foods in their raw and processed form, investment in pomegranates can provide a great return.

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Gates: Businesses Need To Help The Poor

CNet News | Ina Fried | Posted 04.04.2008 | Business

Read More: Microfinance, Microsoft, Bill Gates, Bill Gates Philanthropy, Government Leaders Forum, Business News

In two separate speeches on Friday, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates made the case that businesses need to see serving the poor as part of their mission ...

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