microgrants


 * Micro-grants for learning**

Following the example http://www.kiva.org/ we would like to explore whether a micro-grants could be attributed to provide learning opportunities to individuals in developing countries. The project plan will consist out of the following ingredients:

- the individual who want to benefit from a micro-grant needs to present her/his learning objectives, motivation and a potential impact plan that will be the result of participating in a specific training. A system will have to be developed for guaranteeing that those requesting a micro-grant are serious and have relevant plans (absolutely avoid to sponsor people who do not have solid learning intentions); - development engaged or concerned individuals, in developed countries (or wealthy ones in developing countries) could sponsor or contribute to the learning costs of someone who cannot afford it, or strengthen a national or local development institution that needs (learning/Capacity Development) support. The sum of several small contributions could end up sponsoring participants or organizations; - provide feedback information on what happened with the micro-grant (result/achievement) and on who benefited (e.g. picture of the beneficiary; video of how the person applied the learning).

This micro-grant platform needs to be part of a larger network of capacity building training institutions with different training offers and learning opportunities. An official collaboration is needed with a recognised micro-finance institution for the operational side of this initiative. "