Education
Microfinance 101 Course
Available to the general public
The Microfinance 101 course is a 4-week session that covers the history, basic theories, and current trends in the microfinance industry, as well as provides an understanding of how microfinance is being utilized in San Diego today. Hosted by The San Diego Microfinance Alliance and The Point Loma Nazarene Univerisity Microfinance Club, the course is designed to teach participants about how microfinance works as a viable tool for poverty alleviation and engage course participants in ways to become involved as volunteers, investors, or just fans of microfinance.
The course will be taught by a combination of local university professors (University of San Diego and Point Loma Nazarene University) and microfinance practitioners from organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, ACCION San Diego, CDC Small Business Finance and The Foundation For Women.
When: 7:00pm-8:30pm Tuesday, October 6th,13th, 20th, and 27th
Where: Point Loma Nazarene University
How Much: $20 Non-Student Price (covers all 4 sessions) and $10 for students
