A little money goes a long way

May 25, 2010

A little money goes a long way

Years ago, I went inside an urban slum for the first time in my life. It was to see how improved water and sanitation facilities were affecting the lives of the dwellers. A group of women came up to me and proudly showed their bank pass books. It was a soul-stirring and deeply moving moment. The women had saved small amounts in the range of US$20 to US$30. That was my first introduction to micro-credit. Read the rest of this entry »


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