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Join us for three days of dialogue as we explore the role of MFIs in promoting environmental sustainability. Read more

November 18

Join in the dialogue: What is the impact of microenterprise and microfinance clients on the natural environment? Read more

November 19

Dialogue: How can MFIs promote environmental sustainability and still meet their 'core mission' of reduce poverty? Read more

November 20

Dialogue: What is the role of donors and investors in ensuring environmental sustainability of an MFI and their clients? Read more

Biofuel

Biodiesel Fuel Production Jatropha Curcas - the plant is cultivated extensively for PPO (pure vegetable oil) as feedstock. Read more

Rural Solutions

Rural electrification using solar photovoltaic (PV) has substantial benefits, including reducing costs and improving efficiency. Read more

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GMf News
Kathleen Robbins Receives 2009 Brigid Award

Kathleen Robbins is the reciepient of the 2009 Brigid Award, presented through Concern Worldwide (U.S.), based in Chicago.  St. Brigid was a fifth century Irish woman, who was the protector of the environment, a promoter of peace and reconciliation, a defender of equality, and an advocate of the less fortunate.   Kathleen will be presented the award at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on February 27, 2009.  [CONGRATULATIONS, KATHLEEN - from the entire GreenMicrofinance Team!]

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McNeil Consumer Healthcare (Johnson&Johnson) Grant

GreenMicrofinance™ was awarded a grant from McNeil Consumer Healthcare to create a unique animation for its website that will illustrate the effects of microfinancing solarization of third world homes, which will show the power of microfinance as well as the impacts of clean electricity.

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One Percent Foundation - Nomination for GMf
GreenMicrofinance is among the organizations nominated for consideration to receive a $1,700 grant from the One Percent Foundation for its important work on environmental issues.
 
The One Percent Foundation is a new partnership of young adults dedicated to creating and sustaining a lifelong commitment to philanthropy. Partners in the One Percent Foundation donate at least one percent of their annual income to philanthropy, directing at least half of that amount to the One Percent Foundation itself. Each year, the One Percent Foundation uses the collected donations to provide grants to partner-nominated nonprofit organizations doing important work in the areas of poverty, education, international aid, health, and the environment.
 
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Asia-Pacific Microcredit Summit Bali
Three members of the GreenMicrofinance™ team attended attended the Asia-Pacific Microcredit Summit in Bali July 28-30.  They led a panel on Microfinance, Their Clients, and Clean Energy: Making a Positive Impact on the Environment.  As well, they contributed to a Daily Blog and captured video footage for USAID microLinks, an on-line information and knowledge sharing site.
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