Please pardon my departure from the standard 'open letter' format of this blog in this post. This holiday season, I wanted to encourage all of my readers to give a very reasonable $10 (each square represents $10) to a charity called the Grameen Foundation.
The Grameen Foundation is a non-profit organization built to replicate globally the success of the Grameen Bank, a microfinance institute started by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. Your donation will support the continued development and implementation of microfinance in underserved areas. Unique from other charitable causes, this cause promotes self-actualization of the worlds poor.
To give, please visit www.stoppovertynow.org. Microfinance currently relies heavily on traditional 'big ticket' philanthropists to support new and ongoing efforts. The goal of this campaign is to engage people like YOU to participate and give, no matter how small the amount. The internet has enabled the power of the 'little guy' in making a big difference (most recently in the US presidential election). The Grameen Foundation needs YOU to help leverage that same potential to enable this truly powerful cause.
Add a comment to this post if it inspired you to give!
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3 comments:
I gave, but then again, this is my blog :)
This is a sexy blog, Mr. Muse.
Hey Mike,
That foundation is great- I've read both of this books - "banker for the poor" and a world without pverty- definitely both are worth reading. Let's grab a drink or a bite in the new year.
Jesse
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