Articles by Bryan Farris
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Wednesday
October 13
2010Good News for Mel Gibson, and Education
Young adults like "Mel Gibson," a Malawi resident with a creative pseudonym, have the drive to expand their education, but rarely the financial resources. This Q&A with student microloan-focused Vittana examines the group’s expansion into Africa, reactions to Kiva entering the student loan space, and how the sector is helping students like Mel.
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Wednesday
September 22
2010TEDxChange: “Change is Possible”
At the conclusion of TEDxChange, Melinda Gates said, "If there is one message you take away from today, I hope it is that change is possible; we are making progress. When I’m on the ground, I can see the difference we’re making - the positive side - yes, I see sadness and poverty, but I see what’s changing and that gives me hope."
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Tuesday
August 31
2010Kiva In Action: A Note from Peru
I recently had the opportunity to visit a micro entrepreneur in Peru whom I had made a loan to via Kiva. This post summarizes my experience.
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Monday
July 26
2010Calling All BoP Innovators: $100K Up For Grabs!
Its that time of the year again; until October 5th 2010, the Lemelson-MIT program is accepting nominations for their 2011 Award for Sustainability.
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Tuesday
June 29
2010The Akilah Institute: Empowering Women in Rwanda
The Akilah Institute for Women is an example of an organization that is focused on unlocking the talent of those who have already completed secondary school. Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with Elizabeth Dearborn Davis, the founder of Akilah.
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Thursday
June 3
2010An Interview with David Roodman (Part 3): Beyond Microcredits
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. This is the last part of my interview with David.
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Wednesday
June 2
2010An Interview with David Roodman (Part 2): Technology and Microfinance
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. this is Part 2 of a three-part interview series.
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Tuesday
June 1
2010An Interview with David Roodman (Part 1): Credit Bureaus and Microfinance
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. This is the first part of a three-part interview series with David.
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