On April 19, Grameen Foundation, a global nonprofit, will celebrate 15 years of empowering the world's poorest people through financial and technology solutions at a benefit event in New York City. The foundation began its early work providing funding and other support for microfinance activities in Chiapas, Mexico, and today helps the poor access financial services, life-changing information and unique business opportunities on three continents. At the event, the foundation will recognize Qualcomm Incorporated's Wireless Reach(TM) initiative for its efforts to create mobile phone-based entrepreneurship opportunities for the underprivileged, especially women.
Dr. Paul Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm, will deliver the feature address and accept the foundation's Humanitarian Award.
"Grameen Foundation is committed to developing and providing financial and mobile solutions that make a tangible difference for people whose lives have been defined by a lack of opportunity and access," said Alex Counts, president and CEO of Grameen Foundation. "Qualcomm's Wireless Reach initiative has been a tremendous ally in helping to create mobile businesses that enable the poor to improve their financial stability, while providing valuable services to others in their community."
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