Innovative Approaches to International Development

HMECA and the Graduate Student Council are pleased to present, Sasha Fisher, Founder, Spark MicroGrants. Spark MicroGrants supports rural poor communities in Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi to design, implement and manage their own social impact projects. Spark provides microgrants of between $2,000-$10,000 to enable project implementation, such as of a school, electricity line or farm. No interest or repayment of the funds granted is requested. Ms. Fisher founded the organization upon graduating from college. She will be speaking about her NGO, its projects in Africa, and offering career advice for students interested in International Development.

This event is open to the public; no registration required.

This event is off the record. The use of recording devices is strictly prohibited.