I have started a micro-enterprise project for refugee and immigrant artisans and artists and vendors of artisan product. We have just gone under the wing of the Cardea Center for Women: www.cardeacenterforwomen.org. We make opportunities for refugee artisans, artists and vendors to sell items for supplemental income and to help them share their culture and enrich us all.

Many immigrants of the past have overcome poverty through micro-enterprise, using the skills they come with and turning them in to micro-enterpreneurial opportunity. Though not for all, I believe micro-enterprise can be beneficial to many, as supplemental income and for ultimate complete self-sufficiency.

Would there be people willing to share their knowledge of Micro-enterpise and have this topic for discussion.

Karita Hummer
Edwards Democrat

Thank you Karita for joining and for your post. I agree with you completely, we can't forget that poverty is a worldwide epidemic. I will start another section for this so that those that want to share and brainstorm ideas related to micro-enterprises can. I watched this video yesterday and thought I would share as it is on topic. This is really a wonderful project and a great example how a small loan or grant can change peoples lives for the better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJCRGqpJQZM

Great video, very moving.

I would like to see a Micro-enterprise section, for here and in developing countries of the world.

Karita Hummer