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6th September 2011

MasterCard Foundation To Help Students Attend MicroFinance Summit

The Toronto International Microfinance Summit announced today The MasterCard Foundation is providing 100 college and university students with financial assistance to attend its conference at Toronto’s Allstream Centre September 17, 2011. In its third year, the Summit is comprised of two events, a fundraising Gala on September 16th and the micro way Conference with a new MicroMarketplace September 17th. This year the theme is From Microfinance to Financial Inclusion: Making a Difference in our World. Topics include:

  • Financial Literacy, Youth Programs and First Nations
  • Mobile Banking, Technology and Investment Funds with impact
  • How microfinance enables global health initiatives
  • Rating Microfinance Institutions and Risk Management
  • Microfinance in conflict zones

“The Toronto International Microfinance Summit brings together thought leaders in the sector with both international and domestic expertise,” says Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the MasterCard Foundation.  “The Summit is an important platform for knowledge-sharing and The MasterCard Foundation is proud to support students’ attendance.”

“Microfinance is the place where business and international development objectives intersect and social impact is achieved,” adds Jim Louttit, Vice President of Toronto International Microfinance Summit and Rotarian Action Group for Microcredit Secretary.  “For the second year, The MasterCard Foundation is partnering with us so more students can learn about this powerful poverty reduction tool, interact with experts and get involved.

The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will attend the Gala and offer official greetings. Forty Summit speakers from thirty organizations on five continents are scheduled to make presentations,  including:

  • Bob Annibale – Citi Microfinance
  • Vidar Jorgensen – Grameen America
  • Kadita (A.T.) Tshibaka – Opportunity International
  • Philip Smith – philanthropist and author
  • Joyce Lehman – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Michael Bowles – Aga Khan Foundation
  • Damien von Stauffenberg – MicroRate
  • Jeff Rayman – Secutor Capital
  • Dr. Tanjina Mirza – Plan Canada
  • Howard Weinstein – Solar Ear
  • Charles Belanger – FINCA
  • Francois Montour – CIDA
  • Tess Bayombong – CARE Canada
  • Deborah Lindholm – Foundation for Women

 

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