SEPT. 30 | Microcredit Committee Meeting #1, 258 Dwinelle, 7-8 pm
Help end world poverty!
Change a life. Empower someone. Bring an end to poverty! Now you can with Cal Rotaract’s Microcredit Committee!
Join us this Wed.
WHERE: 258 Dwinelle
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2009
TIME: 7-8 pm
WHY: To learn about microcredit and how you can help end poverty! (And to have fun and meet people, of course!)
What is Microcredit?
Microcredit is the lending of small loans to unemployed entrepreneurs in third world countries who do not have access to collateral or verifiable financial history. With these small loans, entrepreneurs can purchase enterprise and capital to start up or enhance their own businesses.
AGENDA – Look Forward to:
- Learn about: Microcredit!
- Learn about: what you can do!
- Cal Rotaract Microcredit’s $700 Challenge
- UPCOMING EVENTS: (Outdoor) Movie Night, Capture the Flag…at Night!, Hunger Banquet & more
ON THE COMMITTEE – What You’ll Do
- Raise $300-700 loans for entrepreneurs that you select!
- Learn and partake in grant writing.
- Work closely with District Rotary clubs in funding a program.
- Coordinate and participate in Microcredit seminars to educate the public.
More Information
For more information, please email Co-Chairs Steven and Cynthia at microcredit@calrotaract.org.