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August 13, 2020
Church Engagement
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Education in a Covid Era: Flipping Dining Rooms ...

The back-to-school prep may look differently depending on where you live, but across the world families are adjusting to education in a Covid era.

June 25, 2020
Church Engagement
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Hold the Phone: Mobile Technology and ...

Mobile technology brings increased productivity and is transforming efforts to empower the poor. Learn more in this short reflection and video from Five Talents in Tanzania.

May 25, 2020
News, From the Field
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A Sustainable Path out of Poverty

Five Talents works with leaders in Myanmar to help communities find a sustainable way out of poverty while responding to current challenges such as Covid-19.

May 9, 2020
From the Field, News
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South Sudan: Empowering Literacy and Leadership

Imagine if you never had the opportunity to learn how to read and write. Discover how the church in South Sudan is helping to reduce illiteracy among one of the world’s most vulnerable groups.

May 4, 2020
Devotional, News
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Surprised by God: A Message from Bolivia

Sarah shares an inspiring story of how she experienced God at work in Bolivia as she sought to serve the poor and vulnerable.

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January 9, 2017
From the Field

From Survival to Development in Fragile States

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January 9, 2017
From the Field

Moving from survival to development requires a change in thinking. Learn how financial literacy, planning and inclusion are creating opportunities among the world's poor.

Tagged: survival business, economic development, business development, Burundi, testimony

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January 2, 2017
Devotional

Favorite Mission Books

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January 2, 2017
Devotional

Looking for a good book on cross-cultural missions that inspires? Check out our list of Favorite Mission Books.

Tagged: Mission

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December 20, 2016
From the Field

Returning Home: Rebuilding in Myanmar

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December 20, 2016
From the Field

After a generation in exile, refugees are returning to Myanmar. Five Talents is helping them rebuild their homes and businesses through community savings, training, and cooperative business.

Tagged: myanmar, refugees

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December 6, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Becoming Self-Reliant: A Mother's Guide to Sustainability in South Sudan

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December 6, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Business training and community savings empower young mothers like Dor in South Sudan to become self-reliant.

Tagged: South Sudan, Community Savings, business development, survival business

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November 18, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Turning on the Lights in Rural Tanzania

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November 18, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Providing solar power to small businesses in rural Tanzania boosts profits and strengthens business.

Tagged: Tanzania, Community Development, Mama Bahati Foundation

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November 17, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Working for God: Business and Ministry in Bolivia

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November 17, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Church based savings groups empower members and support church growth in Bolivia.

Tagged: bolivia, business, ministry, testimony

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November 14, 2016
Fundraising

What Are Donor Advised Funds?

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November 14, 2016
Fundraising

Learn about the hottest trend in charitable giving and how to make donor advised funds work for you.

Tagged: Donor Advised Funds, Charity

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November 9, 2016
From the Field, Photo Essay

A Photo Essay from Isopilo, Tanzania

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November 9, 2016
From the Field, Photo Essay

Check out the latest photos from a growing microfinance program in Isopilo, Tanzania.

Tagged: Tanzania, Mama Bahati Foundation

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November 1, 2016
From the Field

Leadership Matters: Promoting that which is Beautiful and True

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November 1, 2016
From the Field

What is leadership really about and what makes for a good leader? Read  this short reflection.

Tagged: Leadership, South Sudan

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November 1, 2016
Research

Rice Banks and Financial Inclusion

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November 1, 2016
Research

Rice banks provide alternative savings and empower cooperative business among the poor.

Tagged: myanmar, financial inclusion, rice banks, microfinance

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October 18, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Monica's Story: Fueling Business Growth in Central Kenya

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October 18, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Business blossoms in a rural Kenyan village.  Community savings and loans, and biblical business skills training launch business growth. Consider Monica's story.

Tagged: Kenya, business development, Entrepreneur

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October 17, 2016
Research

Savings Groups Help Low-Income Families ‘Put Their Money to Work’

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October 17, 2016
Research

Five Talents helps group members like those in a recent study “put their money to work” when more traditional financial institutions are unavailable or their fees are too high.

Tagged: Savings Group, Microfinance, Community Savings

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October 17, 2016
Stories of Transformation

A Brighter Future with Bananas: Rural Development in Burundi

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October 17, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Discover the value of bananas from a rural entrepreneur in Burundi.

Tagged: Burundi, Bananas, Rural Development

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October 12, 2016
Stories of Transformation

The Widow's Hope: Discovering Healing and New Life in War-Torn South Sudan

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October 12, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Angelina survived an attack on her village. Read her incredible story of loss, redemption, and new hope.

Tagged: South Sudan, Widow, Hope, War, testimony

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October 11, 2016
From the Field

Meaning, Beauty, and Opportunity

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October 11, 2016
From the Field

The beauty business is one of the world's fastest growing industries. A variety of business models are currently in use. In Myanmar, Five Talents and Mother's Union have introduced a cooperative beauty business to empower the poor.

Tagged: business, myanmar

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September 18, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Jennifer and the Wells of Kamatumu: Community Savings and Development in Kenya

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September 18, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Miles from water, a community group saves to set up wells and water tanks.

Tagged: Kenya, Community Savings, Economic Empowerment, Economic Development

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September 17, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Motorcycles and Fish Cakes: A Riverside Business Boom

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September 17, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Small businesses are transformed through the power of community savings. Read the story of Susilowaty in Indonesia.

Tagged: Indonesia, Microenterprise

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September 9, 2016

An Artist's Dream

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September 9, 2016

Financial inclusion in southwestern Bolivia opens a way for entrepreneurs such as Rosa to develop businesses and build a brighter future for their families.

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September 8, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Never Too Old to Start a New Business

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September 8, 2016
Stories of Transformation

Despite her age, Timotea started a business with just $3 and became a role model and mentor to many young women.

Tagged: Bolivia

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September 8, 2016
From the Field

Money Management 101

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September 8, 2016
From the Field

Learn why household budgeting and money management are key skills for everyone entering the workforce.

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