SAWIP Event with ThinkImpact CEO
On Friday, July 1st, ThinkImpact founder and CEO, Saul Garlick, will participate in a panel on the topic of social entrepreneurship. The event is being organized by the South-Africa-Washington Internship Program (SAWIP). SAWIP is non governmental organization that brings outstanding South African students to the U.S. for internship opportunities in Washington DC. Saul,along with members of United States … Read more
Just before the Holiday Season
By Saul Garlick, Executive Director I can’t believe that I just got back from South Africa 3 days ago; I have just over 1 week to work here in the office, then I am heading out of town for Thanksgiving, and then the annual event is upon us. Whoa. Where does the time go? It … Read more
Hurry up and catch up!
By Saul Garlick, Executive Director This week has gotten off to a great start. First, I got an iPad. Then I got caught up with my emails from weeks of traveling. Whenever I travel I think to myself, “this time will be different, emails will not become a source of frustration.” And just like every … Read more
Ninapenda Kenya
Posted by Kenya Global Development Intern, Kelly Souls: Back in Mariakani again and had a short time on the internet to connect with the outside world. I feel so oblivious to what is happening globally, as the only news we get here is in Kiswahili and primarily focused on the health of Raila Odinga (the … Read more
Drive my Car
Posted by Kenya Global Development Intern, Arianna Pattek: Written 6/21/10 Hey friends. I heart Mombasa. The city has such an “old town” feel to it, and the Arab influence is extremely noticeable. It was a wonderful experience, especially since I have not yet been introduced to physical aspects of that culture before. We were in … Read more
Announcing 2010 Kenya GDIs
ThinkImpact is excited to announce the 11 Global Development Interns who are headed to Kayafungo, Kenya for 8 weeks this summer! Here is some information about each of them, so you can see what they are looking forward to in Kenya! 1. Arianna Pattek is a student at Georgetown University “My name is Arianna Pattek … Read more
Announcing 2010 South Africa GDIs
We are proud to announce the 12 students from around the nation that have been selected to go to South Africa this summer as Global Development Interns. Here is a little information, so you can get to know them! 1. Clara Brodie is a student at Wellesley College “I’m really excited about the prospect of … Read more
Microfinance Revolution
ThinkImpact would like to welcome our guest blogger, Fehmeen Khan. to BigThink, to tell us about her experience with microfinance and the work she is doing. – There are four choices for those who realize we’re in the middle of a microfinance revolution: oppose it, watch peacefully from the sidelines, occasionally support the idea in … Read more
Updates from the Microfinance Project
Posted by Kaitlin Walter, Fellow Gurrion and Veltah, the Project’s microloan Recipients, are both enrolled in SEDA’s pilot Mentoring Programme. They will be mentored by a business adviser from a private company that is contracted by SEDA for two months. They will meet with Themba Manzini, the business adviser, this coming Wednesday to begin their … Read more
Eggs, Chicken and Microfinance
Posted by Kaitlin Walter, Fellow Gurrion Mabunda and Veltah Mathebula will be receiving the Project’s first two microloans this week! Gurrion is starting his business, the Utah Egg Farm, and Veltah is re-establishing her business, the Chicken Project. They will both meet with a SEDA business adviser on 1 February to go over their business … Read more
