Microfinance Internship Program

Co-organized by Alliance Forum Foundation and TMSS

Microfinance Internship Program in Bangladesh “ Finance with Humanity ”

Date

September 6th （SUN) – 12th (SAT)

Fee

1,200 USD

Destination

(excluding flight ticket, insurance, VISA,)

Bangladesh Dhaka, Bogra

To apply ; contact [email protected] via email Application deadline: August 16th , 2015 A unique one week course combining lectures by experienced microfinance specialists and internship experience at a distinctive microfinance institution that gives participants face-toface interaction with clients in the community of Bangladesh.

Where You Intern

TMSS

Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha

Alliance Forum Foundation’s partner NGO from Bangladesh. TMSS, founded in 1980 in Bogra, Northern Bangladesh, is a women-oriented leading Bangladeshi organization working for alleviation of poverty, empowerment of women. We’ll learn how these women manage their money and cope daily challenges by participating in TMSS’ Microfinance program.

HEM

Health, Education Microfinance

Unique program of TMSS that provides Microfinance clients education and health care services when they gather for repayment meetings. The service which clients and their family can receive also includes nutrition education and cooking demonstration to prevent infant malnutrition. This combination benefits mutually by holistically improving the living standard and increasing the Micro-credit repayment incentives.

Schedule Date

Activity

Sun

Air Transport (Meet in Dhaka Airport at 19:40PM)

7

Mon

AM: Transport DHK-BOG PM: TMSS Presentation (Welcome & Intro) Lecture (interaction with School of Econ)

8

Tue

Internship Day 1

9

Wed

Internship Day 2

9 6

City DHK (AFF arrange airport pick up and hotel)

BOG

10 Thu

Internship Day 3

11 Fri

AM: Transport BOG-DHK PM: Dhaka City Tour, Shopping

DHK

12 Sat

Air Transport

-

(AFF arrange airport drop-off)

Includes meals (except for the dinner on 11th), airport pick-up, transportation, accommodation ( Dhaka – Garden Inn, Bogra – Momo Inn) . Maximum size of group 20, Passport with validation period more than 6 months and VISA are required as entering Bangladesh

Why You Should Join NGO Internship : TMSS has been working for the empowerment of women through income generating Microfinance services, education and health care. Internship program introduces to appraisal of new clients, evaluation of existing credit lines, and seek answers to the questions like how to provide financial opportunity responsibly and how Microfinance Institutions can evolve. Local Safety Support : We ensure your safety by well-established local support system. During your stay in Bangladesh, our local staff will accompany throughout Also, in our destination, Bogra, credibility of TMSS with history of 30 years is tremendously high among people in the community.