Katherine Danielson

Austin, Texas

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I am passionate about finding grassroots solutions to economic stability issues in developing countries. I believe change happens at the micro level between people and within communities. I am focusing my research on the impacts of micro-finance, post conflict economic development, and how security influences economic growth. I am passionate about creating expandable and sustainable models to empower individuals in developing regions.

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Dec 30	Volunteer Activity: U of Texas Austin MF Brigade Dec 2013 Ghana

U of Texas Austin MF Brigade Dec 2013 Ghana

End Date: Jan 07, 2014 06:00 PM

Volunteer Activity Message

Microfinance Brigades volunteers work with a local network of “Community Development Funds” to empower rural communities by establishing savings and credit cooperatives and teaching community members basic financial literacy. Volunteers provide rural communities with the educational, financial, and organizational resources necessary to sustainably drive their own economic development. By partnering with the in-country Global Brigades team, Microfinance Brigades provides the financial backing and technical support to create and strengthen independent Community Development Funds. As mechanisms for social and economic change, these funds are then empowered to perpetuate other community projects facilitated by Global Brigades.

A 10-Day Microfinance Brigade provides volunteers with the opportunity to gain first-hand micro-lending experience and perpetuate the movement to alleviate poverty worldwide. Volunteers participate in real micro-lending transactions and also engage in the daily lives of the actual borrowers. Volunteers learn about microfinance by participating in seminars from local professionals, and by shadowing loan officers as they visit micro-entrepreneurs in their communities. Volunteers empower community members to reach their potential with basic educational workshops and a capital investment that the volunteer personally delivers. Each volunteer is allotted part of their program contribution to work with community micro entrepreneurs and banks to determine how to allocate their loan. In this way, volunteers are able to directly empower local community members to achieve their financial goals.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-1,663

Saying "Transfer to David Nam and Baneen Noorali (environmental) and Suchi Sundaram for refunds"

Jan 02, 2014 07:42 PM

Monica Malhotra donated $75

Saying "Happy belated birthday Katie! Hope you all have a safe, successful trip! "

Dec 14, 2013 04:10 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $-475

Saying "Transfer to Suchi Sundaram"

Dec 12, 2013 05:15 PM

[Org. Admin] Nancy Amador donated $2,220

Saying "Transfer from Suchi Sundaram"

Dec 12, 2013 01:48 PM

[Org. Admin] Judith Fell donated $200

Saying "transfer from gf donation of jessica emery 10/14"

Nov 23, 2013 05:40 PM

Mathew Gleeson donated $51

Saying "I just want to make it abundantly clear that no thanks are needed regarding this donation for the following reasons:
1) I couldn't resist the urge to outdo my friend Ace.
2) I fully expect you to show me around Austin should I ever find myself there.
3) I'm a horrible person and not generous in the slightest.

Have fun in Ghana! I know you'll represent our country well."

Nov 18, 2013 11:20 PM

AC Rainey donated $50

Nov 08, 2013 05:31 PM

David Gessel donated $25

Saying "Go katie!!!!"

Oct 28, 2013 08:25 AM

David Gessel donated $25

Saying "Go katie!!!!"

Oct 28, 2013 07:57 AM

lori sanchez donated $25

Oct 17, 2013 04:09 PM

Joshua Mixon donated $30

Saying "Always believed in anyone's ability to conquer, and also save, the world if they believed it to be possible. And I believe in you. Good luck!"

Oct 15, 2013 08:14 PM

Mark Latham donated $25

Saying "Good luck girl. Hope you make it!
~~ mark"

Oct 15, 2013 05:06 PM

Anonymous donated $350

Saying "Amelia Pond"

Oct 12, 2013 08:24 PM

Nichole Johnson donated $25

Saying "Good luck lady! Super proud of you!"

Oct 09, 2013 08:29 AM

Austin Robinson donated $25

Saying "This is inspirational and never stop having the drive to help others!"

Oct 08, 2013 08:30 PM

Jessica Dominguez donated $10

Oct 08, 2013 08:14 PM

Deanna Ashikyan donated $30

Saying "Good luck with this!!!!! Keep doing awesome things, and you will always have support :)))"

Oct 08, 2013 01:28 PM

Jonathan Campbell donated $75

Oct 07, 2013 10:34 PM

$1,103.00

of $2,765.00

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