Tag: Economic Development

iZosh in October A Major Success

November 2, 2014

On October 24th, we held our seventh iZōsh event, which was one of the most successful to date. Over 150 women from around Ann Arbor gathered to gift a record $13,345 to 39 entrepreneurial women in extreme poverty. That brings our total to $74,864 to 182 women who are making a difference in their lives.…
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October 24: Mercy Niwe Speaks on “Women, Extreme Poverty, and the Economic Ladder”

October 3, 2014

We are excited to introduce Mercy Niwe, our speaker for the October 24th iZosh event. Mercy is an economist who seeks to understand the complex dynamics surrounding international aid from donor countries to third-world recipients in a fight against poverty and its effects. The title of her talk is “Women, Extreme Poverty, and the Economic…
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To date, iZōsh Ann Arbor has granted…

609 Women a total of $219,148
in micro-loans which has grown exponentially to help individuals, families, and communities around the world.
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Testimonials
“With so many women in developing countries facing challenges with extreme poverty, it is very encouraging to see women get together to do something about 'it' - iZōsh is phenomenal . Keep up the good work!”

Mercy Niwe
Program Management Officer
Economic Development
World Vision


"The women of iZōsh are making a difference in women's lives before they become vulnerable to human trafficking. As the director of the Human Trafficking Clinic in Ann Arbor, I see the "after" situation, when women are victims, and I hope that someday iZōsh can help eradicate the need for what I do."

Bridgette Carr
Clinical Assistant Professor
Human Trafficking Clinic
University of Michigan Law School


"I was absolutely overwhelmed by the commitment of the women of iZōsh to serve others who live in poverty. I was equally touched to see teenage girls sharing this passion alongside women in their 90's. Caring for the poor connects us together in so many powerful ways, and to experience the excitement and determination of these American women who made it possible was priceless."

Joan Mussa
Senior Vice President
Director of Mobilization
World Vision


"I’m so impressed with all the work iZōsh has done around the world to advance education, health and opportunity."

Carly Fiorina
Opportunity International Global Ambassador
Founder of the One Woman Initiative

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