Gédéon, married with two children, was the promoter of the first microcredit group in the town of Burishi, in Burundi, one of the poorest countries in Africa. With the experiences of that first group and the project “Si può fare” today we look to the future with new ideas.
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Burundi – It Can Be Done! Vivine’s Story
The community microcredit and microfinance project “Si può fare!” in Burundi accompanies and supports Vivine’s dream of expanding her shop.
Ecuador, young people for environmental protection
There are many initiatives that the young protagonists of Sunrise + dedicate to the defense and promotion of the environment and local resources for the ecological, social and economic sustainability of their communities.
Cuba, reciprocity beyond the emergency
AMU's intervention to support communion entrepreneurs in Cuba during the hardest phases of the pandemic has ended. From their testimonies we discovered how that aid spontaneously generated others. Y. is the manager of a workshop of handcrafted products (mainly wooden...
Emilienne has made a dream come true!
Emilienne lives with her family in the hills of Rukanda, Burundi and thanks to the Community Microcredit she has realized her dream. Now she looks to the future. Before Microcredit Emilienne did not have a business, now she has managed to start one and,...
Shelter of Hope (Mexico), from emergency to reception
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As with all projects throughout 2020, also for “ LiberarSé - Refuge of Hope ”, in Mexico, we had to manage delays due to the measures to combat the spread of the COVID19 virus. Not being able to start working with guests until...
Rose and the desire to grow with one’s own strength
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why the project “It can be done?” While in Burundi the training of the animators of the microcredit groups continues, Rose's testimony tells the importance of the community microfinance project. Those who already have businesses are...
A “Call of Good” in Brazil
Young entrepreneurs from Salvador de Bahia have promoted solidarity actions for the most vulnerable people in the community. In addition to the “material” support and accompaniment activities that reached young people and adults, the young entrepreneurs participating...
Burundi, training begins for community animators for microcredit.
The project "It can be done!" of microcredit and microfinance in Burundi, began its journey with the training of animators who will accompany people from local communities in the realization of their projects and in the start of income-generating activities. This...
Selection of regional representatives Campania for Making a System Beyond Hospitality
Position: Regional Representative for the “Fare Sistema Oltre l'Accoglienza” program Destination: Campania How to apply: send your updated CV with references + cover letter to risorseumane@amu-it.eu by November 4, 2020 Role: AMU Onlus is looking for a Regional...
Covid19 – Mexico – Solidarity and reciprocity
In Mexico, during Covid19, the project to support young people in the process of detoxing from drugs and alcohol continues. In Mexico City, the shelters where young people follow their alcohol and drug detoxification program, live on spontaneous help from...
Ecuador – Covid19 Cannot Take Away Our Hope
In the province of Esmeraldas the situation is critical. But the community resists this period of emergency.