Category Archives: Vietnam

Muhammad Yunus is best known for his work pioneering and spreading microfinance. Today, microfinance providers reach about 200 million clients globally. Below, in an interview conducted a few days ago, Yunus reflects on his life, the role of social b… Continue reading →

Check out our latest review on Tripadvisor – "Wonderful experience" "Visiting the rural village of Phu Minh with Bloom Microventures was a wonderful break from the noise, traffic and crowds of Hanoi…For a glimpse of traditional Vie… Continue reading →

The founder of microfinance, Muhammad Yunus, on how we help people to get themselves out of poverty:How do you keep clients first?monthofmicrofinance.org“What role can students play in safeguarding value-driven microfinance? What steps can students t… Continue reading →

Today, Bloom Microventures celebrates 3 years of microfinance tourism! We look back on the many successes that Bloom has had over the last 3 years and the change that we have brought to marginalized women and their families in rural Vietnam. With st… Continue reading →

“Life Altering Experience!” "We loved meeting those who benefit from the loans! We enjoyed hearing about their daily lives and actually seeing the conditions in which they live and work. A piece of our hearts and prayers will be with Vietnam … Continue reading →

Breaking News: Kiva has officially reached 1 MILLION BORROWERS with loans around the world! Thank you to everyone who has loaned to change lives! www.kiva.org Continue reading →

World poverty is shrinking rapidly, new index reveals! "Star performer" nations such as Rwanda, Nepal and Bangladesh are places where deprivation could disappear within the lifetime of present generations. Close on their heels with reduction… Continue reading →

“When approached in a sustainable manner, tourism can help drive economic growth and alleviate poverty. In fact, tourism has proved to be one of the leading ways for least developed countries to increase their participation in the global economy…. Continue reading →

A beautiful image for International Women's Day: A woman in rural Vietnam succeeding in her first loan application! It all starts here. The possibilities are endless. www.bloom-microventures.org/vietnam/meet-a-borrower Continue reading →

Why do we need to celebrate International Women's Day? Here are eight good reasons. What are yours?8 Reasons We (Still) Need International Women's Daywww.impatientoptimists.orgDid you know? Of all the planets in the solar system, earth is dea… Continue reading →