2009 in Review – LendforPeace.org December 30, 2009

As 2009 is coming to a close, we are writing to update you on LendforPeace.org and the progress that we have made this year.
On behalf of our partners and borrowers: THANK YOU! We are grateful that you have chosen to join us in creating economic opportunity in the Middle East. Thanks to you and hundreds [...]

Bill Clinton ties extremism to lack of opportunity November 24, 2009

Earlier this month, former President Bill Clinton was speaking at the American University in Dubai when he was asked by an audience member “What leads people to suicide bombing?”  President Clinton’s answer mirrors the belief we share at LendforPeace.org that violence is a product of its socio-economic context.
“[Suicide bombers] believe, absent some cataclysmic and destructive [...]

LendforPeace.org Partners with McNally Jackson Books November 22, 2009

At LendforPeace.org, we think of our mission as extending beyond the field of international development and into the realms of awareness and education.  We work with a region tied to many contentious and complicated issues, and one in which mutual understanding will be necessary in order to bridge the divides of borders, political opinions, religions, [...]

Signs of economic improvement in the West Bank August 3, 2009

We were happy to see the recent press about improving economic conditions in the West Bank.  The International Monetary Fund is forecasting a 7% growth rate for 2009, the highest rate of growth since the Intifada.  Leaders in the PA, Israel and US responded favorably and are advocating continued efforts to sustain the recent trends. [...]

Craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark, joins LendforPeace.org Advisory Board! July 22, 2009

We are very proud to announce that Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist.org, has joined the LendforPeace.org team as a member of our Advisory Board.
Craig is one of the pioneers of community-building on the web and has long been a supporter of peace initiatives in the Middle East.  We couldn’t be more excited to work [...]

LendforPeace.org featured on Fox Business April 11, 2009

LendforPeace.org was featured yesterday on Fox’s national business network Fox Business.
To see a clip of the interview with LendforPeace.org Co-Founder David Fraga, CLICK HERE.

David Gutelius Joins LendforPeace.org’s Advisory Board February 3, 2009

LendforPeace.org is honored to welcome David Gutelius to its Advisory Board.  Dr. Gutelius is a well-respected professional in the fields of both microeconomic development and social media technology.  He brings a diverse and esteemed background as an individual who has on the one hand spent years consulting the world’s most prestigious organizations on doing business [...]

LendforPeace.org to Launch Next Week!!! January 30, 2009

For those of you who have been following the LendforPeace.org story over the past few months on this blog and for those of you who have been a part of the story  since the time over a year ago when LendforPeace.org was nothing but an idea, we have some exciting news that has been a [...]

The Economist: “Want a Safe Bet for 2009? Try Microcredit!” January 28, 2009

This fall the Economist ran an  interesting article on the virtues of microcredit in the context of the financial crisis.  We found it to be a helpful primer for those that are new to the subject.  Hope you enjoy!
“Wall Street’s titans minted money in good times but now find it hard to repay their debts, [...]

LendforPeace.org Announces Three Additions to its Advisory Board January 27, 2009

LendforPeace.org is proud to announce the addition of Howard Finkelstein, Hanna Siniora and Delphine Thizy to its Advisory Board.  Each is a respected leader in development, microfinance and/or peace activism in the Middle East.  Please find their bios below.  LendforPeace.org plans to announce additional members of the board in the coming weeks. 
Howard Finkelstein – [...]