Media Advisory:
Lecture on “Social Enterprise:
Doing Well by Doing Good” Sold Out
October 16, 2007
By Henry DeVries
EVENT: |
Lecture by 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Yunus |
DATE/TIME: |
Sunday October 21, 2 to 3:30 pm |
LOCATION: |
Auditorium, UC San Diego |
BACKGROUND: |
Lecture on “Social Enterprise: Doing Well by Doing Good”
The 2006 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Grameen Bank and its founder, Bangladeshi economist Dr. Muhammed Yunus, for pioneering microcredit — using collateral-free loans of tiny amounts to lift millions of women and their families out of poverty. He will discuss how similar models can help close the gap between the rich and poor in the United States.
Dr. Yunus will discuss his new mission, Grameen America. The first Grameen Bank style microcredit program in the United States, Grameen America will provide loans and savings programs to foster entrepreneurship among the poor and immigrants throughout the United States.
The event is sold out. Media credentials required for entrance (please call Henry DeVries to obtain). |
CONTACT: |
Henry DeVries, 858-534-9955 (in advance)
619-540-3031 (on site)
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Media Contact: Henry DeVries, 858-822-3353
