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FMO assists 3 microfinance institutions in Haiti with €0.63m CD Programme

Microfinance Focus, Sep 24, 2010: The international development bank of the Netherlands, The Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO) is supporting the reconstruction of Haiti's private sector by means of targeted assistance to 3 microfinance institutions Sogesol, Finca, ACME and to a power station E-Power.  The total amount of funding provided by the CD programme since the earthquake is EUR 637,000. FMO manages the CD programme on ... Full story

Microfinance institutions step up relief for quake-hit Haitians

Microfinance institutions step up relief for quake-hit Haitians
By Nagesh Narayana Microfinance Focus, Jan. 30, 2010: In the past, microfinance services have helped to empower and provide stability for poor Haitians but the need is far greater now with the 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastating the nation on January 12 and leaving 200,000 dead. Those who survived were left without food and water for days and ... Full story

Bill & Melinda Gates foundation grants $38M to top microfinance organisations

Microfinance Focus, Jan. 13, 2010: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will provide 6 grants totalling $38 million to create and safe and affordable affordable places for the poor, it was announced on Wednesday. The grants aim to provide 11 million people with access to savings over the next five years across Latin Amercia, Asia and Africa, the Gates Foundation said in a statement. The funds will ... Full story
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