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Combating Poverty Through Microcredit
Lending
November 6, 2003
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Join the Dallas Fed and the World Affairs
Council of Greater Dallas for a special luncheon featuring
Roshaneh Zafar, founder of the Kashf Foundation.
The Kashf Foundation of Lahore, Pakistan,
provides microfinance services to poor women. Established
in 1996, Kashf (meaning miracle or revelation, i.e., a process
of self-discovery) is dedicated to alleviating poverty and
economically empowering women from poor households. Ms. Zafar
organized the first microfinance program in Pakistan targeting
women from low-income communities.
Kashf is a project of the Grameen Foundation,
which oversees microcredit programs in Asia, Africa, Mexico,
Central America and the United States. The luncheon will be
presented in cooperation with the PLAN Fund, a project of
the Grameen Foundation USA that promotes microcredit lending
in Dallas.
Lucy Billingsley, who supports the PLAN
Fund as well as another Grameen Foundation project in Chiapas,
Mexico, will introduce Ms. Zafar.
Fast Facts
When
Thursday, November 6
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N. Pearl St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Driving directions and map
Complimentary parking is available at
the corner of Pearl and Thomas streets. A photo ID may be
required to enter the Bank
Cost
$20 per person. A buffet lunch will
be provided.
For more information
Call 214-965-8400.
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