http://www.mykro.org Exploring the World of Microfinance Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:22:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Banking On Change from Pilgrim Films on Vimeo. [via Seamo] http://www.mykro.org/%e2%80%9cbanking-on-change%e2%80%9d-award-winning-video-on-microfinanc/2010/02/ I can across Soap Hope this evening as a result of a Tweet I received as a result of retweeting this article. Soap Hope's business model, named "Good Returns," really impressed me and I thought worthy of sharing -- they invest 100% of their profits every year, for the full year, ... http://www.mykro.org/soap-hope-and-good-returns/2010/02/ For those in Seattle, there are two events you may be interested in on February 18th: Microbrews and Microfinance with Lumana (organized by SeaMO): When: February 18, 6pm-9pm Where: 1201 1st Avenue South Seattle, WA 98134-1238 www.pyramidbrew.com Events Details: Drinks and networking with Lumana staff and volunteers Wokai Happy Hour (in honor of the Chinese ... http://www.mykro.org/two-microfinance-events-in-seattle-on-february-18th/2010/02/ Vittana is looking for a Marketing/PR Manager based in Seattle, with the following responsibilities: Shape a fun, inspiring and effective public personality for Vittana Developing the right site, community and media messaging Balancing many different personality requirements: fun, inspiring, humble, genuine, effective Training our CEO and external-facing team members to make sure they stay ... http://www.mykro.org/vittana-looking-for-a-marketing-pr-manager-in-seattle/2010/01/ I recently received the latest Wokai newsletter and wanted to highlight the fact that they have three open positions (based in Bejing) -- a lead developer, executive fellow, and a marketing director. You can see more details regarding all three positions here. http://www.mykro.org/wokai-has-three-open-positions-in-bejing/2010/01/ I'm sure everybody knows about the major earthquake that has devastated Haiti, killing thousands of people. Over the last week I have seen support coming from all angles, from mainstream sites like Facebook, BBC, CNN, celebrities like Ben Stiller donating through their charities, to major non-profits in the area like ... http://www.mykro.org/microfinance-and-haiti/2010/01/ Last December, Tongal held a competition where people created inspiring and creative videos to educate people how the Kiva loan process works.  Here were the top 5 winners: 1: Erik Andersson - “The Pedro Story” 2: Andre Ferreira - “You Too Can Help” 3: Kieran Ball - “From Desk to Door: Kiva’s Microloan ... http://www.mykro.org/kiva-video-contest-results/2010/01/ Wondering what to do next Tuesday night??? For those in Seattle, get involved in ending global poverty by joining Oikocredit USA and its community building partners, Re-Vision Labs, in the launching of a new grassroots campaign: Changing the World by Changing the Way We Invest. OikocreditUSA is non-profit global leader in the microfinance ... http://www.mykro.org/get-involved-in-ending-global-poverty/2010/01/ Congrats to Casey Wilson and the Wokai team for landing an appearance on Morning Call Bloomberg this past week!! Here's the video: http://www.mykro.org/wokai-ceo-casey-wilson-on-bloomberg/2009/12/ Lumana Credit is conducting a holiday fundraiser - details below: WHAT: Lumana Credit is working to raise funds to expand its microfinance program in Ghana. Give the gift of a micro loan on behalf of a friend, family member, or colleague, and they will receive a traditional, personalized Ghanaian Kente card ... http://www.mykro.org/lumana-credit-gift-drive-give-hope-for-the-holidays/2009/12/