What is the Pro-Poor Seal of Excellence?

With the recent announcement of our name change to Truelift from the Pro-Poor Seal of Excellence, many are left wondering, “What is the Pro-Poor Seal of Excellence?” We would like to answer this question today, as well as explain how the Seal of Excellence fits into the greater Truelift initiative. The Pro-Poor Seal of Excellence … Continue reading »

Webinar – What is Truelift?

13 June 2013 (Thursday) 10:00am EDT Email: info[@]truelift.org  to RSVP   Ask yourself why you got involved in microfinance in the first place? If you’re like us, you got involved in microfinance in order to make a real difference for people living in poverty. We are pleased to invite you to join us in a renewed commitment … Continue reading »

Webinar – Qu’est ce que « Truelift » ?

13 juin 2013 (jeudi) 10:00am EDT Email de réservation : info[@]truelift.org   Pourquoi avez-vous choisi de vous engager dans le secteur de la microfinance en premier lieu? Si vous êtes comme nous, vous avez choisi le secteur de la microfinance pour faire une différence pour les gens qui vivent dans la pauvreté. Nous sommes heureux de vous … Continue reading »

Webinar – ¿Qué es Truelift?

13 junio 2013 (jueves) a las 10 am EDT (GMT -4) Envíe un correo electrónico a info[@]truelift.org  para confirmar su asistencia   ¿Cómo se involucró en el campo de las microfinanzas en primer lugar? Si usted es como nosotros, quiso hacer una verdadera diferencia en la vida de las personas que viven en la pobreza Nos complace en … Continue reading »

Data quality and the Pro-Poor Principles

Pro-Poor Principles series On 15 May 2013 we announced our Pro-Poor Principles in a blog post, found here. In this continuing series of blog posts, we will elaborate on the path that brought us to these Pro-Poor Principles of microfinance. The principles will inform both the learning environment in our community of practice, as well as … Continue reading »

Defining “Poverty”: Pro-Poor Principles series

Pro-Poor Principles series On 15 May 2013 we announced our Pro-Poor Principles in a blog post, found here. In this continuing series of blog posts, we will elaborate on the path that brought us to these Pro-Poor Principles of microfinance. The principles will inform both the learning environment in our community of practice, as well … Continue reading »

Announcing: the Pro-Poor Principles

Pro-Poor Principles series We are proud to announce the Pro-Poor Principles! As the culmination of three years of work, the Pro-Poor Principles form the foundation for good practice in reaching and serving poor clients. They also serve as the core of our assessment framework that will help to identify those organizations doing the most to … Continue reading »

Livestock Loans in Pakistan

Adapted Products series: Services that meet the need of the Poor Our Poverty-focused Microfinance Community of Practice (PovCoP) will be exploring adapted products over the coming months in a series of posts, group discussions, and interviews. We’ll start with a few case studies and learn what made each project a success. Please help broaden our … Continue reading »

Youth Loan Fund Q&A – 2 May 2013 (PovCoP)

Missed our meeting this month? Watch the video below, featuring Justin Sykes from Silatech speaking about their partnership with Al-Amal Microfinance Bank on the Youth Loan Fund in Yemen.  Anton Simanowitz, Social Performance specialist, interviews Silatech in the video below.  For more information on the Youth Loan Fund, take a look at this blog post. … Continue reading »