Asian Foundation for Philanthropy presents Microfinance: From Glasgow to Gujarat: How far does £50 go? Wednesday 25th August 2010 , 6pm-7.30pm The Financial Services Authority (FSA), 25 The North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, E14 5HS Admission: RSVP essential kruti.buch@affp.org.uk www.affp.org.uk

Microfinance, the unique system of providing money to poor or low-income groups of people has lifted millions out of poverty. Or has it? Has it allowed entrepreneurship to flourish or caused a loan and debt culture amongst the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world? The Asian Foundation for Philanthropy (AFFP) is hosting a special seminar on the issue on 25th August 2010 at The Financial Services Authority (FSA) in London.

Leading the debate will be AFP returned volunteer Priya Lukka, who will share her experiences of working with slum communities in Gujarat. Also hear of the experiences from other panel members in Malawi, and Glasgow, where a new microfinance project is about to begin. Guest speakers for this event are Mark Tennant (Chair, Scottish Financial Enterprise), Olly Donnelly, (Director, Shivia Microfinance) and Bala Thakrar (Director, Asian Foundation for Philanthropy)