ACCION International
Primary web addresses
http://www.accion.org
Email
bmacdonald@accion.org
Main Address
56 Roland St., Suite 300
Boston MA 02129
Boston MA 02129
Country
United States
External phone number
617-625-7080
Joined OneWorld
22.10.2001
Features
22.04.2008
After forming a solidarity group and taking out microcredit loans, Anna Leone Mushi was able to expand her small business in Mango, Tanzania and must no longer beg to support her family.
more...Related topics/regions: [Tanzania]
Image: Anna Leone Mushi in her shop. © ACCION International
21.03.2008
Although Sorybel struggled to open a small coffee shop in the Dominican Republic, her marketing studies at a local university and a microfinance loan have empowered her to state with confidence, "I know I will do great things someday."
more...Related topics/regions: [Dominican Republic]
Image: Sorybel in front of her cafe. © ACCION International
08.04.2007
In 2005, foreign earnings sent back to family members in Latin America amounted to more than $53 billion, 75% of which came from senders in the United States. ACCION vice president Elisabeth Rhyne recently explained to Congress why that matters.
more...Related topics/regions: [Latin America & Caribbean]
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