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Microfinance

Because salaried or wage-paying jobs are scarce in many developing countries, most citizens earn their livings through self-employment, creating and operating their own tiny enterprises. But without financial services to fuel their productivity, the poor can never grow their micro-enterprises into businesses that help them escape poverty. The microfinance movement, through the efforts of FINCA International was born to ease the suffering caused by poverty, and to awaken the global economy's sleeping giant: the under-capitalized productivity of the world's working poor. It is an idea whose time has come, thus Living Abroad is proud to be a corporate sponsor.
A $50 donation can ignite $150 worth of financing. Learn more and donate at villagebanking.org