Give to Grow International

06/21/2013

A nice post about the change that micro-finance has helped achieve. This has been possible thanks to a partnership with West African Vocational Schools. http://africaschools.tumblr.com/post/52618924662/how-500-loans-change-lives

The WAVS ExtraCredit micro-loan program just finished its first year and we’ve got good news! All three borrowers repaid their loans in full and on time. Now we’re bringing you their stories to show...

04/13/2012

Here's a short message from the Executive Director of West African Vocational Schools, who is currently in Guinea-Bissau http://africaschools.tumblr.com/post/20994777276/the-coup-in-guinea-bissau

Friends: I want to give you an important update about what is happening in Guinea-Bissau. About four hours ago, soldiers lobbed grenades at the home of the former prime minister and presumed next...

04/12/2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Guinea-Bissau as the military takes over their Capital. I hope everyone stays safe, including our Microfinance partner West African Vocational Schools. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/diplomat-military-takes-over-guinea-bissaus-capital-leaders-whereabouts-unknown/2012/04/12/gIQAwjTRDT_story.html

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — A senior diplomat in Guinea-Bissau says the military has taken over the central district of the capital and there are reports of heavy arms fire including mortar shelling.

09/21/2011

Worried about paying too much in taxes for 2011? Donate to Give to Grow! All donations are currently matched dollar for dollar. That means that for every $100 you donate, Give to Grow Receives $200! Donate today!

08/31/2011

Please tell your friends to like our page! https://www.facebook.com/GivetoGrow

To mobilize the Church to address global poverty issues by providing financial services to the poor

08/23/2011

Development work in Southern Sudan is one step closer to reality! We'll keep you updated as things move forward.

08/16/2011

Give to Grow is still raising funds for its expansion in the Philippines, and entry into South Sudan. Any size donation helps further our cause! http://givetogrow.org/donate/

All money donated to these programs will go directly to the area of your choice, and will be recirculated through that particular program.

08/11/2011

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08/07/2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR9UQeZrT_g&sns=em Interested in microfinance? This few minute video from Stanford gives a quick overview of its purpose.

Geoff Davis, founder and CEO of Unitus, explains the meaning of microfinance and the huge potential and impact the field has. He goes on to discuss the diffe...

08/03/2011

Want to learn a little about what Microcredit is? http://givetogrow.org/about/microcredit/

The poor of the world are numerous and have many needs; no single solution will meet them all. However, as David R Befus wrote, “governments of most countries support micro credit as a development strategy. It is one policy that generally has support from politicians on opposite sides of the ideolog

08/01/2011

Give to Grow is expanding its operations in the Philippines, AND preparing to move into the newly founded Republic of South Sudan. For information, please check out http://www.GivetoGrow.Org. We're also raising funds that are matched dollar for dollar by other benefactors!

It’s been an exciting past few years getting Give to Grow off the ground, and it’s been a real blessing to see the lives that have already improved through our pilot program. The demand for loans to entrepreneurs in the Philippines has far outpaced our ability to keep up. Fortunately, Give to Grow’s

07/20/2010

Our program is expanding and we need a dedicated marketing team! Do you enjoy fundraising? Are you looking for a new volunteer opportunity? Let us know, and we'll put you to work!