The University of St Thomas Social Entrepreneurship Program

Finance member Catherine Sims found this great website of a school that is following the same mission as we are here with GLOBE. Good to know that there are more people just like us.

http://www.stthom.edu/Public/index.asp?page_ID=4398&Page_Not_Found=1

The University of St Thomas Social Entrepreneurship Program Educating Students, Empowering IndividualsOur Mission  Social Entrepreneurship Program, SEP, is a service-learning program in which students have the opportunity to eradicate poverty through allocating micro credit loans given to the impoverished. The SEP is a student run organization. The micro credit loans are allocated to the impoverished in third world countries by the students. In doing this, the members promote principles of freedom, fairness, and democracy. SEP works to generate social change by calling on student, university press, Houston communities, and global communities to participate in our efforts to eradicate poverty around the world.  "Poverty Alleviation Through International Collaboration" The Educational Experience United we can overcome poverty with dignity  Social Entrepreneurship Program serves as a mechanism to further UST’s mission as a Catholic Institution of higher education. It provides UST students with opportunity to combat global poverty by incorporating:      1. Theories and practices      2. Learning about other cultures and religions      3. Promoting understanding      4. Helping to emphasize our similarities      5. Contributing to a global dialogue of peace and respect      6. Helping the world’s working poor to achieve economic       independence All Students are welcome to partake in our efforts since every student’s effort helps contract a more just world. How to get involved. Poverty Alleviation  Why does poverty exist?      Poverty exists due to the insufficient opportunities to improve      the lives of the poor, and lack of modern world tools. How does Social Entrepreneurship Program help the impoverished?      SEP provides those suffering from poverty with financial      capital through a micro credit loan. Loan Receivers 75% of Social Entrepreneurship Program loans are given to women. Women receive more funding because they are more economically active and create financial means for sustainable development. Businesses run by the women have positive impact on their family and surrounding community. Ultimately, the women help future generations through properly investing their loans in their business and creating revenue. In turn, the women use their revenue to provide their family with education, shelter, and other essentials. This would not have been possible without the help of our SEP donors. Contact Us       Email: microcredit@stthom.edu      Phone: (713) 525 3530      Mail:          University of St. Thomas Social Entrepreneurship Program          3800 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006          Facebook: www.facebook.com/ust.microcredit