Students Flock to Microfinance to Learn Real World Skills - NAM

Students Flock to Microfinance to Learn Real World Skills - NAM: "PALO ALTO, Calif. – Idealistic students who wanted to give back to their community used to volunteer with food drives, homeless shelters or community centers. Charity was once very localized. Now, a co-ed can go online and donate to a poor entrepreneur in Nicaragua with the click of a mouse.

The Internet has spiked awareness of world economic problems and encouraged many young people to take on a new form of service – microfinance. Throughout the developing world, microfinance gives financial services to low-income entrepreneurs. Even loans of less than $100 have allowed entrepreneurs to create or improve existing businesses. It also provides savings accounts and insurance for the poor to ensure financial stability."

IT nonprofit looks into operating in Uganda - Network World

IT nonprofit looks into operating in Uganda - Network World: "Close the Gap, an international nonprofit aimed at reducing the digital divide, has u"