UPS Awards Microfinance Grant With China Earmarks
November 21, 2007 |
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Microfinance group ACCION International has received a US$400,000 Centennial Grant from UPS.
The money will support ACCION's work in delivering financial services and training to the world's entrepreneurial poor. The grant will help in reaching more micro-entrepreneurs in regions new to ACCION, such as China and India.
UPS is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by creating the Centennial Grants Fund, awarding a total of US$1 million to global microfinance organizations. ACCION will use the funds to expand the reach and sustainability of microfinance in various countries around the world.
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I want to follow micro finance training and all of fee
for training free. thank you your attention
How can i access funds to increase the reach and sustainability of my microfinance company.i have a lot of applications on my desk that i dont have enough funds to met. I really want to help these rural poor people.