Expanding Horizons of Microfinance The 6th Annual San Diego Microfinance Summit will be held Tuesday, April 8th at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice. Come learn new microfinance concepts, converse with like minded people, and participate in supporting local microfinance clients. The 2014 San Diego Microfinance Summit will bring […]
Date archive for 2013
2014 San Diego Microfinance Summit
Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 7:00 – 9:00 pm; Free Film Screening and Session with filmmakers as part of the Changemaker FEST at USD The University of San Diego and the San Diego Microfinance Alliance cordially invite you to a screening of “Living on One Dollar,” followed by a dialogue with documentary filmmakers Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple. Where: Joan B. […]
2013 Leadership for Peace and Prosperity Summit
Friday, October 4, 2013, 8:30am - 12:30 pm; Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Theatre - University of San Diego Info: http://www.sandiego.edu/peaceprosperity/ This morning summit is free and open to the public. To register, please visit: http://ahlers.kintera.org/peaceprosperitysummit The University of San Diego’s Ahlers Center for International Business and the Center for Peace and Commerce, along with the Institute for […]
Job Posting: IRC San Diego Microenterprise Business Counselor
The International Rescue Committee is seeking to hire a Microenterprise Business Counselor to work in their office located in San Diego, CA. The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC Microenterprise Program supports refugees to start and expand their own businesses by providing intensive […]
Accion is Hiring: Customer Service Representative
Accion San Diego is seeking to hire a Customer Service Representative to work in their office located in San Diego, CA. About Accion San Diego The mission of Accion San Diego as a non-profit organization is to create economic opportunity for primarily low to moderate income start-up and existing entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional credit. […]
IRC is Hiring: Microenterprise Loan Officer
The International Rescue Committee is seeking to hire a Microenterprise Loan Officer to work in their office located in San Diego, CA. The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC Microenterprise Program supports refugees to start and expand their own businesses by providing […]
IRC is Hiring: Microenterprise Business Counselor
The International Rescue Committee is seeking to hire a Microenterprise Business Counselor to work in their office located in San Diego, CA. The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC Microenterprise Program supports refugees to start and expand their own businesses by providing […]
Micro Enterprise Global Fellowship
Micro Enterprise Global Fellowship The Micro Enterprise Global Fellowship is a yearlong fellowship for individuals interested in microfinance and microenterprise in the developing world. The fellowship is ideal for those with educational or practical background in microfinance, microenterprise, agriculture, fundraising and/or international development. However, all interested individuals with a college degree are encouraged to […]
Local Efforts Toward Ending Poverty
Celebrating Local Efforts towards Ending Poverty Poverty isn’t something that exists only in other countries. It is very much real and tangible within our own communities here in San Diego. Come learn about its reality within SD and the USA, and hear inspiring stories from individuals who have benefited from local organizations that work to […]
Microfinance Meets the Theatre
Come support a local microfinance lender and see an inspiring play all in one evening! Microloans for Mothers, a San Diego based microfinance institution, is a planning a special theatre night on June 6th. The play, Extraordinary Chambers, by David Wiener tells the inspiring story of an American couple who travel to Cambodia for a business trip […]
IRC is Hiring: Microenterprise Program Manager
The International Rescue Committee is seeking to hire a Microenterprise Program Manager to work in their office located in San Diego, CA. The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. The IRC Microenterprise Program supports refugees to start and expand their own businesses by […]
Presentation: Microfinance Transparency
Presentation: Microfinance Transparency (March 13, 2025) Pricing transparency is a key issue in the effective implementation of domestic and international microfinance. Please join us for a lively presentation & discussion with Chuck Waterfield of Microfinance Transparency. Chuck will address topic such as: Why charge interest? What is a fair interest rate? How do loan products offered by different MFIs compare? […]
Celebrate. Connect. Collaborate.
Celebrating 5 years of furthering the reach and efficacy of microfinance in our region, the San Diego Microfinance Alliance continues to strive for greater innovation and collaboration. Hear from dynamic, internationally-acclaimed presenters as they share innovative ideas that are affecting positive social change today. Chris Crane, of Edify Inc. is a leader in international microfinance and […]


