Best Microloans Podcasts (2024)

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29 - Community and Agricultural Development Partnerships 50:02

10M ago50:02

50:02

In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Community and Agricultural Development partnerships. In the first half of the podcast, we look at how community development is done and the kinds of issues our partners in this area are grappling with, such as water and sanitation. We look at the difference that community development makes, and why it …

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28 - Evangelism and Church Planting Partnerships 52:09

11M ago52:09

52:09

In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Evangelism and Church Planting partnerships. In the first half of the podcast, we talk about what evangelism looks like among the poor in the developing world and what it means to be a believer in these environments. We look at the role of persecution and suffering and how these shape evangelism. In th…

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27 - Education and Training Partnerships 48:17

1y ago48:17

48:17

In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Education and Training partnerships. In the first half of the podcast, we talk about some of the real issues around traditional schooling and the challenges one faces in trying to support schools in a developing context. We also chat about some of the emerging new ways of supporting education that addr…

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26 - Microloans and Microenterprise Partnerships 52:43

1y ago52:43

52:43

In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Microloans and Microenterprise partnerships. In the first half of the podcast, we look at the nature of good microloans schemes and the four big factors that help microloans programmes succeed. We also chat about table banking - an interesting alternative to microloans programmes. In the second half of…

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25 - Orphans and Vulnerable Children Partnerships 48:13

1y ago48:13

48:13

In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Orphans and Vulnerable Children partnerships. In the first half of the podcast, we discuss the realities and challenges faced by orphans and vulnerable children, and look at why poverty impacts them even more acutely than adults. We consider the realities children face living in poverty and how it impa…

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24 - Humanitarian and Relief Partnerships 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

49:31

In this episode we look at Bright Hope World's Humanitarian and Relief partnerships. We look at the ways Bright Hope World gets involved in relief and aid around the world and how easy it is to get this space wrong! Interested to know how to respond to natural disasters and conflict in a helpful way? Well, we have some ideas. In the second half of …

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23 - A Conversation with Edward Qaser in Pakistan 59:11

3y ago59:11

59:11

In this episode we go to the Christian enclave of Yohannabad in Lahore, Pakistan. Edward Qaser talks about growing up as a Christian in a Muslim country and the discrimination this entailed. He talks about the work his organisation EGM is doing among poor Christians, with a focus on helping bright young students get further education and jobs. Edwa…

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22 - A Conversation with Bassam Haddad in Lebanon 41:31

3y ago41:31

41:31

In this episode we return to Lebanon to connect with Bassam Haddad, who works with Syrian refugees in Beirut. Bassam talks about life in Lebanon, which has become extremely difficult, and about the challenges of sharing his faith with Muslims. To find out more about Bassam's work, visit https://www.brighthopeworld.com/partnerships.asp?pid=335. Send…

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21 - A Conversation with Niranjan Adhikary in Nepal 50:05

3y ago50:05

50:05

In this episode we talk with our partner Niranjan Adhikary who works near Kathmandu in Nepal. Niranjan is particularly entrepreneurial and has a fascinating perspective on how to simulate and promote self-sustainability in difficult circumstances. He also discusses how Nepal is recovering from the disastrous 2015 earthquake. To find out more about …

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20 - A Conversation with Our Friend in the Middle East 56:38

3y ago56:38

56:38

In this episode we talk to a wonderful partner and friend working in the Middle East. We can't share his name or even his location but we discuss the amazing ministry he and his wife lead working with disabled young people. In the interview we explore what it is like to be a person with disabilities in an honour/shame culture where a child being bo…

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19 - A Conversation with Izdihar Kassis in Lebanon 46:03

3y ago46:03

46:03

In this episode we hear from Izdihar Kassis who works with poor and refugee families near the Syrian border in Lebanon. Izdihar works particularly with new mothers and their babies, who are particularly vulnerable in such a hostile environment. In the podcast she shares about the struggles that refugees face and the extreme issues facing Lebanon. T…

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18 - A Conversation with Mike Mann in Thailand 50:31

3y ago50:31

50:31

In this episode we talk to Mike Mann from the Integrated Tribal Development Foundation (ITDF) in Thailand. ITDF works with hilltribe people in the north of Thailand by undertaking water and sanitation projects, providing microloans, running schools and medical clinics and assisting with sustainable agriculture. ITDF is also the source for La Mai co…

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17 - A Conversation with Our Friends in Egypt 47:12

3y ago47:12

47:12

In this episode Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore interview a couple working among the poor in Cairo, Egypt. For security reasons, we are not able to give their names or details. The story starts with an amazing account of a young boy that sees his father gunned down in front of him, and swears revenge on those responsible. Where the story goes from th…

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16 - A Conversation with Zeeneta in India 49:09

3y ago49:09

49:09

Season 2 kicks off a new series of conversations with Bright Hope World partners around the world. In this episode we talk to Zeeneta who works in northern India. She tells an amazing story of her family being hunted by relatives and facing incredible persecution, but showing incredible forgiveness and love towards those that sought to do them harm…

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15 - Short-term Mission Trips Special 56:59

3+ y ago56:59

56:59

They're popular, they're challenging and enlightening...but are they a good idea? Short-term mission trips have become a key strategy for churches to engage in missions, and to engage thier people in missions. Yet sometimes we do not stop to ask ourselves why we're doing them and if we are doing them the right way. Fraser Scott and Bright Hope Worl…

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14 - The Four Stages of Poverty Alleviation 50:43

3+ y ago50:43

50:43

How long does it take to alleviate poverty and what kind of things should you focus on? Well, not surprisingly, the answer is not straightforward! It depends what stage of poverty you're actually talking about. Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore talk about the four stages of poverty, from relief after a disaster to intergenerational cultural reform. The…

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13 - Five Things the Western Church Can Learn from the Majority World Church 51:37

3+ y ago51:37

51:37

The church in many parts of the Majority (or developing) World is growing strongly, while in New Zealand and other countries in the west, the statistics are often a little less encouraging. Why is this? Is it just cultural factors, or are there things the church in places outside of the west is doing that we need to learn from? Fraser Scott and Kev…

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12 - Five Issues You Will Face in Partnering with the Poor 52:34

3+ y ago52:34

52:34

Whether you are working in the farthest corners of the world, or among the poor where you live, there are certain challenges and realities you are going to face. Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore talk about five core issues that will always present themselves when engaging with the poor. Understanding these issues and how to combat them can help avoid …

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11 - What Impact has COVID-19 had on Bright Hope World's Partners? 49:43

3+ y ago49:43

49:43

As 2020 comes to a close, Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore consider how COVID-19 - which has pretty much defined the year - has impacted Bright Hope World's partners around the world. They look at some of the challenges and pain that partners have faced, as well as some of the amazing things God has done through faithful people. They also ponder what …

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10 - How did Bright Hope World get started? 40:50

3+ y ago40:50

40:50

Fraser Scott talks about the history of Bright Hope World with founder and Chairman Rob Purdue. Rob talks about his background and the influences as a young man that led him towards starting Bright Hope World. He shares stories about the very first partners that he and his wife Heather met, and how the ministry expanded from its roots in Eastern Eu…

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9 - Foundations for Farming Special 41:58

4y ago41:58

41:58

Fraser Scott talks to John Vlaming (Bright Hope World's Agricultural Director) and Jerry Field (Bright Hope World's Zambia Partnership Facilitator) about the Foundations for Farming programme. Foundations for Farming helps people in developing countries to use their land more effectively so they can provide for their families. It emphasises sustain…

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8 – What’s the Role of the Church in Addressing Poverty? 47:49

4y ago47:49

47:49

'It Ain't That Simple Mate!' takes a slightly different tack in this episode, looking at the role of the local church in tackling poverty. With so many agencies and government departments battling poverty, Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore ask whether there is anything unique the church can bring to the table. The podcast deals in practical terms with …

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7 - The Five Best Ways to Address Poverty 48:06

4y ago48:06

48:06

Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore counter the last episode's list of the five worst ways to address poverty with a list of five really good ideas that are making a difference among the poor globally. Microloans and table banking are looked at, as well as agricultural development, empowerment of women and a couple of other strategies that are paying big…

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6 - The Five Worst Ways to Address Poverty 47:56

4y ago47:56

47:56

Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore list out five really bad ideas to address poverty, mostly from mistakes they've made! They consider some of the things that can drive us and that we might 'take with us' when we try to help the poor, and the damage these can do. Be prepared to feel a little bit uncomfortable! Send feedback or questions to podcast@brigh…

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5 - How do you partner with the Poor? 46:11

4y ago46:11

46:11

How do you build relationship with the poor and partner with them as equals to help alleviate poverty? Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore consider how the challenges of crossing cultures and forming sustainable relationships focused on addressing poverty can work. How do you deal with power imbalances? How do you prevent money from destroying relationsh…

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4 - What is it like to be Poor? 44:58

4y ago44:58

44:58

Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore look at what is it like to be among the poorest of the poor. While not being economically poor themselves, Fraser and Kevin have worked among the poor for many years and share some of their observations as to what the experience of being poor is like, and some of the challenges the poor face that we might not be aware …

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3 - Who are the Poor? 42:52

4y ago42:52

42:52

In this episode Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore ask the question 'who are the poor'? Where do we find the poor, and when we go below the surface, who do we find are the 'poorest of the poor"? We look at the plight of women, children, refugees and the disabled, as they navigate life in difficult places.To see more about some of the poorest of the poor…

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2 - What is Poverty? 48:03

4y ago48:03

48:03

Fraser Scott and Kevin Honore look at the nature of poverty - is it really just a lack of resources or is there more to it than that? The discussion focuses on the relational nature of poverty and why that matters, particularly when westerners step into other cultures in which we see 'the poor'. A key resource discussed in this episode is 'When Hel…

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1 - So, Who Are You Guys? 44:36

4y ago44:36

44:36

The very first episode of the new Bright Hope World podcast: "It Ain't That Simple Mate!". Hosts Fraser Scott (Bright Hope World's Executive Director) and Kevin Honore (Bright Hope World's New Partnerships Facilitator) explain why they're doing a podcast, and who Bright Hope World (www.brighthopeworld.com) is. Fraser and Kevin look at Bright Hope W…

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National Microloan Conference Podcast #9 - Character-Based lending. 5:58

5y ago5:58

5:58

Hear about character-based Microlending.

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NMC Sponsors - Episode #8 6:42

5y ago6:42

6:42

Here about the sponsors for the upcoming conference.

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National Microloan Conference Podcast #7 Special Guest Regina Ann Campbell, Epicenter, Memphis, TN 24:07

5y ago24:07

24:07

Join us as we interview Regina Ann Campbell, Chief Program Officer at Epicenter, Memphis, TN

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National Microloan Conference episode #6 5:44

5y ago5:44

5:44

Review upcoming conference at www.microloanconference.com

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National Microloan Conference Podcast #3 6:28

5y ago6:28

6:28

Learn about the upcoming conference and how to identify the right microloan.

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Microloan Conference Podcast Week #2 10:16

5y ago10:16

10:16

Overview of the upcoming National Microloan Conference. To register, go to www.microloanconference.com

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Microloan Conference Episode #1 10:16

5+ y ago10:16

10:16

Overview of the 2019 National Microloan Conference at TechTown Detroit, September 27-28, 2019. Www.microlanconference.com

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MFP 149. UPA in Guatemala - Credit Unions as World-Class Microfinance Providers. Part 3 7:17

13y ago7:17

7:17

Credit unions play a pivotal role in providing access to financial services to the base of the pyramid. The credit union movement is based on savings mobilization as the foundation of microfinance. In this series, we look at lessons from one of the most successful credit union systems of the world, namely the credit unions of the Central American c…

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MFP 148. UPA in Guatemala - Credit Unions as World-Class Microfinance Providers. Part 2 6:46

13y ago6:46

6:46

Credit unions play a pivotal role in providing access to financial services to the base of the pyramid. The credit union movement is based on savings mobilization as the foundation of microfinance. In this series, we look at lessons from one of the most successful credit union systems of the world, namely the credit unions of the Central American c…

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MFP 147. UPA in Guatemala - Credit Unions as World-Class Microfinance Providers. Part 1 8:02

13y ago8:02

8:02

Credit unions play a pivotal role in providing access to financial services to the base of the pyramid. The credit union movement is based on savings mobilization as the foundation of microfinance. In this series, we look at lessons from one of the most successful credit union systems of the world, namely the credit unions of the Central American c…

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MFP 146_Español. Alex Silva: Lecciones Aprendidas de Experiencias Fallidas. Tercera parte 5:54

13y ago5:54

5:54

Resumiendo los resultados del estudio el Sr. Silva da recomendaciones que podrían ser útiles para los operadores de las IFM así como también para los de los inversionistas y financiadores. Alex hace énfasis en la importancia de reconocer a las microfinanzas como una especialidad dentro de la intermediación financiera en general así como la importan…

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MFP 146. Alex Silva: Failures in Microfinance - Lessons Learned. Part 3 5:27

13y ago5:27

5:27

Summarizing the details of a study of MFI failures, Alex Silva gives important recommendations for MFI sponsors, managers, and funders: Recognize microfinance as financial intermediation, focus on risk management systems, and create good corporate governance.By MicroSave

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MFP 145_Español. Alex Silva: Fracasos en Microfinanzas - Lecciones aprendidas. Segunda parte 11:35

13y ago11:35

11:35

Sin duda, los profesionales en microfinanzas de todo el mundo se beneficiarán de este estudio seminal sobre las IMFs de América Latina y de las correspondientes lecciones aprendidasBy MicroSave

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MFP 145. Alex Silva: Failures in Microfinance - Lessons Learned. Part 2 10:09

13y ago10:09

10:09

Alex Silva provides more details of the major reasons for the failure of microfinance institutions – an important topic that - so far- has not been talked about. Without doubt, practitioners from around the world stand to benefit from this seminal study of Latin American MFIs.By MicroSave

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MFP 144_Español. Alex Silva: Fracasos en Microfinanzas - Lecciones aprendidas. Primera parte 8:59

13y ago8:59

8:59

¿Qué podemos aprender de los fracasos en las microfinanzas? Las historias de éxito de las instituciones de microfinanzas (IMFs) han sido ampliamente estudiados. Ello, a fin de ayudar en la comprensión de las razones que las llevaron a alcanzar dicho éxito y determinar, para el beneficio del resto de la industria, las “buenas prácticas”. Sin embargo…

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MFP 144. Alex Silva: Failures in Microfinance - Lessons Learned. Part 1 7:58

13y ago7:58

7:58

What can we learn from failures in microfinance? Successful microfinance institutions (MFIs) have been widely studied to understand the reasons that drove them into the market and to extract good practices that are useful for the rest of the industry. However, the institutions that could be considered failed experiences have received very little at…

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MFP 143. Insights from a Microfinance Pioneer - Pancho Otero Talks about BancoSol. Part 2 5:55

13y ago5:55

5:55

How does a crisis help microfinance institutions and their clients? Pancho Otero, one of the global industry pioneers, explains how this is the case. And he gives his perspective on the importance of the enabling environment and good regulations to help produce mature microfinance institutions.By MicroSave

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MFP 142. Insights from a Microfinance Pioneer - Pancho Otero Talks about BancoSol. Part 1 10:16

13+ y ago10:16

10:16

Why is successful microfinance based on savings? The microfinance industry has produced a fair share of pioneers and visionaries, and Pancho Otero is one of them! As the founding CEO of the Prodem Foundation, the nucleus of BancoSol, Pancho helped create one of the most successful microfinance institutions in the world. Pancho gives his insights on…

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MFP 141. Kurt Koenigsfest: How to Become a Leader in Deposit Mobilization. BancoSol. Part 4 7:44

13+ y ago7:44

7:44

How did BancoSol become a global leader in deposit mobilization? Kurt Koenigsfest, CEO of BancoSol, describes four key success factors that are critically important for any MFI that wants to engage in savings mobilization. He talks about BancoSol’s experience with introducing a savings-based organizational culture and how appropriate incentives are…

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MFP 140. Kurt Koenigsfest: Latin America's First Commercial Microfinance Bank - BancoSol. Part 3 9:18

13+ y ago9:18

9:18

In the third episode on BancoSol, Latin America’s and the world’s first bank fully dedicated to microfinance, we meet the CEO. Kurt Koenigsfest talks about the unique positioning of the bank, and how it evolved throughout its history to become a role model for the industry. We hear about the challenges of transformation and how BancoSol became a le…

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MFP 139. Jaime Zegarra: Latin America's First Commercial Microfinance Bank - BancoSol. Part 2 6:49

13+ y ago6:49

6:49

We continue our coverage of BancoSol, Latin America’s first microfinance bank. In this episode, Jaime Zegarra talks about the bank’s strategic focus: loan portfolio growth, portfolio quality, and expanding BancoSol’s client base.By MicroSave

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