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Annie was our second intern this summer. She spent 12 weeks in Liberia focused on strengthening the social media component of Ymicro. Annie took a video camera, lap top and i movie software to Monrovia, Liberia. Annie is a grad … Continue reading →

Abby recently completed a 12 week internship with Ymicro and the Batticaloa YMCA in Sri Lanka.  Equiped with a video camera, lap top and i movie software Abby produced a dozen short videos posted on You Tube – click on … Continue reading →

Currently, YMicro partners with Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in 4 countries (and growing!). Each MFI works independently and caters to the specific community it serves. On our website, you’ll notice an important difference in some of them…. men! Our partner institution … Continue reading →

In North America, most members think of their local YMCA as their gym, their childcare provider, or their summer camp. But what do you know about YMCAs around the world? Fast Facts from the World Alliance of YMCAs: • Founded … Continue reading →

“Micro” finance, “micro” credit, “micro” philanthropy, these are all widespread terms nowadays, but let’s think about this popular prefix for a moment. If you are reading this in the U.S., Canada or another wealthy nation, to you a “micro” donation … Continue reading →

Philanthropy is a big word that may often conjure up images of the super-rich, but anyone can be a philanthropist, that is, express altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement. YMicro is a platform that connects individuals and encourages micro … Continue reading →

Summer is here and if you’re looking for some good reading material, YMicro has some suggestions for you to check out. Follow the links for more information.   On microfinance – Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against … Continue reading →

Help us help you! Ymicro staff can advise you on getting the most out of our website. Here are a few mutually beneficial ways we can collaborate: Use Ymicro.org: * as a teaching tool – discuss the world, different culture, … Continue reading →

There is a lot of talk about microfinance these days, following its popularization by Mohammed Yunus’ work in Bangladesh starting in the 1970s. Microfinance is an idea and a strategy to financially empower marginalized people. Like any idea, it has … Continue reading →

Abby is our first intern. She arrived in Sri Lanka three weeks ago – a short hop down from Bangkok where she finished her third semester of a challenging masters degree program in global development. Since her arrival, Abby has … Continue reading →