Comments on: Interview with Allison Berman of Pro Mujer-Microfinance for Women http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women Startups:Career:Relationships:Inspiration: Via Grace Boyle Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:49:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Be the change: Empowering Women Through Microfinance, by Grace Boyle | Justice for all http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-1200 Be the change: Empowering Women Through Microfinance, by Grace Boyle | Justice for all Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:33:07 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-1200 [...] friend Ali worked at Pro Mujer (“for women,” in Spanish) for over two years at a Financial Analyst for the microfinance, [...] [...] friend Ali worked at Pro Mujer (“for women,” in Spanish) for over two years at a Financial Analyst for the microfinance, [...]

]]> By: Ali http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-2106 Ali Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:28:58 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-2106 Ruby- I am not familiar with any microfinance institutions in Botswana, but I can ask around and see if we could give you some direction.<br><br>@Grace- I think its really important to focus on more than just a loan, as just giving someone money is not necessarily the solution to a problem, especially not when addressing poverty. people need direction, guidance and education on how to better their lives. Ruby- I am not familiar with any microfinance institutions in Botswana, but I can ask around and see if we could give you some direction.

@Grace- I think its really important to focus on more than just a loan, as just giving someone money is not necessarily the solution to a problem, especially not when addressing poverty. people need direction, guidance and education on how to better their lives.

]]> By: Grace Boyle http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-2105 Grace Boyle Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:06:31 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-2105 @Ruby, I'm so happy this moved you. I can always do more with Ali and Pro Mujer, so if anyone has any additional questions or would like a follow-up, please let me know. I think sharing projects and humanistic efforts like Pro Mujer and Microfinance are so important. @Ruby, I'm so happy this moved you. I can always do more with Ali and Pro Mujer, so if anyone has any additional questions or would like a follow-up, please let me know. I think sharing projects and humanistic efforts like Pro Mujer and Microfinance are so important.

]]> By: Ali http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Ali Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:28:58 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-249 Ruby- I am not familiar with any microfinance institutions in Botswana, but I can ask around and see if we could give you some direction.<br><br>@Grace- I think its really important to focus on more than just a loan, as just giving someone money is not necessarily the solution to a problem, especially not when addressing poverty. people need direction, guidance and education on how to better their lives. Ruby- I am not familiar with any microfinance institutions in Botswana, but I can ask around and see if we could give you some direction.

@Grace- I think its really important to focus on more than just a loan, as just giving someone money is not necessarily the solution to a problem, especially not when addressing poverty. people need direction, guidance and education on how to better their lives.

]]> By: Grace Boyle http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-248 Grace Boyle Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:06:31 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-248 @Ruby, I'm so happy this moved you. I can always do more with Ali and Pro Mujer, so if anyone has any additional questions or would like a follow-up, please let me know. I think sharing projects and humanistic efforts like Pro Mujer and Microfinance are so important. @Ruby, I'm so happy this moved you. I can always do more with Ali and Pro Mujer, so if anyone has any additional questions or would like a follow-up, please let me know. I think sharing projects and humanistic efforts like Pro Mujer and Microfinance are so important.

]]> By: rubyku http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-247 rubyku Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:18:16 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-247 Grace - thank you so much for featuring Pro Mujer and interviewing Ali. <br><br>I love that Pro Mujer also teaches the women to take care of themselves. Microfinance is powerful because it not only lends money, but empowers women which might never have had the chance to do anything because of their gender. It gives them a sense of purpose, and women are often more likely to support other women once they have successful. The gap between rich and poor is so huge and microfinance is so effective in lifting some of the poorest to at least middle income families. Middle classes are often the backbones of the economy and I think that's what will ultimately move a country forward as a whole. This is amazing - thanks again for sharing. <br><br>@Ali - if you know of any microfinance institutions in Botswana, please let me know - I will be heading there this summer. Grace – thank you so much for featuring Pro Mujer and interviewing Ali.

I love that Pro Mujer also teaches the women to take care of themselves. Microfinance is powerful because it not only lends money, but empowers women which might never have had the chance to do anything because of their gender. It gives them a sense of purpose, and women are often more likely to support other women once they have successful. The gap between rich and poor is so huge and microfinance is so effective in lifting some of the poorest to at least middle income families. Middle classes are often the backbones of the economy and I think that's what will ultimately move a country forward as a whole. This is amazing – thanks again for sharing.

@Ali – if you know of any microfinance institutions in Botswana, please let me know – I will be heading there this summer.

]]> By: Ali http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-246 Ali Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:03:00 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-246 Thanks Akhila. I also love hearing about others work in the field of microfinance. Its such an important and great cause and it is exciting to see the industry and awareness of the work expanding. Thanks Akhila. I also love hearing about others work in the field of microfinance. Its such an important and great cause and it is exciting to see the industry and awareness of the work expanding.

]]> By: Grace Boyle http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-245 Grace Boyle Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:59:41 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-245 @Akhila I knew you would love Ali and what Pro Mujer is doing. It's fantastic, isn't it? Microfinance is a sustainable alternative to traditional development aid and to me, it completes a circle. It doesn't just give money, but then leave them hanging. There's something very holistic about it in general (especially Pro Mujer) and I hope we can see more of it in the future. <br><br>Ali, what are your thoughts on this? @Akhila I knew you would love Ali and what Pro Mujer is doing. It's fantastic, isn't it? Microfinance is a sustainable alternative to traditional development aid and to me, it completes a circle. It doesn't just give money, but then leave them hanging. There's something very holistic about it in general (especially Pro Mujer) and I hope we can see more of it in the future.

Ali, what are your thoughts on this?

]]> By: Akhila http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Akhila Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:54:43 +0000 http://gkb2011.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/interview-with-allison-berman-of-pro-mujer-microfinance-for-women/#comment-244 This is amazing and inspiring! I do a lot of microfinance work, as I am part of the LSESU Microfinance Society. It's really exciting to hear about young professionals in the field and I'm always happy to hear such passionate, inspiring stories. Pro Mujer's holistic approach sounds really unique and great. Microfinance is such a great, sustainable alternative to traditional development aid and I hope to see it gain more spotlight in the future. This is amazing and inspiring! I do a lot of microfinance work, as I am part of the LSESU Microfinance Society. It's really exciting to hear about young professionals in the field and I'm always happy to hear such passionate, inspiring stories. Pro Mujer's holistic approach sounds really unique and great. Microfinance is such a great, sustainable alternative to traditional development aid and I hope to see it gain more spotlight in the future.

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