The world's poor face risks such as drought and disease that can put their lives one hardship away from crisis. To protect against these catastrophes, Opportunity International has created microinsurance-affordable insurance plans for the poor.
Come to the Women of Heart event and hear from international experts about the difference microinsurance makes to people in the developing world.
Thursday, October 30, 9:15-11:15 am
Chapel, Main Campus, Centre Street Church (3900 2nd Street NE)
Free Event: Childcare is available for children age 5 and under
For more information: Beth McLean Wiest, (403) 202-0919
beth4ys@shaw.ca
Special Guests
Steve Coffey (England): In addition to being the Vice President, Strategic Relations for Opportunity International, Steve has established two UK-based charities supporting street children in Kenya. He is also an active Trustee of the Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute, an independent technical college providing vocational training to students from Nairobi's slums. Steve has a great passion for serving the world's poor.
Genevieve Sackey (Ghana): Genevieve is a chartered banker who has worked for Ecobank West Africa, Money Systems West Africa and the global Societe Generale de Surviellance. In 2007, she was actively involved in forming a subsidiary of Opportunity's Micro Insurance Agency in Ghana. She is currently the Country Director.
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