SEEDS of Sustainability for Migrant Workers

Courtland Walker — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:28:00 -0400

Managing Organization: Unlad Kabayan Migrant Services Foundation, Inc. (Unlad)

Activity URL:

http://www.unladkabayan.org/programsandservices.htm

Activity Description: Through its Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Services (SEEDS), Unlad Kabayan Migrant Services Foundation, Inc. (Unlad) empowers local communities in the Philippines to develop, operate, and manage sustainable enterprises. A one-stop-shop for business development services, the SEEDS strategy capitalizes on migrant remittances as a source for development financing. Entrepreneurs can use Migrant Savings for Alternative Investments (MS-AI) to start their own businesses or to invest in businesses initiated by Unlad’s Business Incubation Program which provides feasability studies, training, product development, marketing linkages and other support services. When necessary additional funding can be secured through Unlad's Credit Program.

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SEEDS of Sustainability for Migrant Workers