The Dallas Club received second place for their 2011-2012 Dr. Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award entry. Here is the description of that project (slightly edited) that was read at the Awards Luncheon.
The Dallas Club worked
with an international organization that supports small-scale entrepreneurs in developing
countries. Working with Opportunity International, the Club launched its International Builders of Women program, empowering
people to work their way out of chronic poverty through microloans. Loans are repaid over time enabling the funds
to be lent again to continue the cycle. The average loan is $142, and 96 percent of loans are successfully repaid. This Club’s members carefully reviewed the
needs of the women entrepreneurs and selected six businesswomen located in the
Philippines, Columbia, and Kenya. The
club donated $1,000 and provided microloans ranging from $50 to $300 to support
mothers with food kiosks, fish market, clothing, and other small businesses. The
club devoted two meetings to this project, actually selecting and donating funds live
during the second meeting. They
also observed six major international events with newsletter articles,
discussions, and program accents.
Altrusans throughout District Nine and all over the world are doing amazing things. Won't you join us?
Altrusans throughout District Nine and all over the world are doing amazing things. Won't you join us?
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