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Come join the Wokai – San Francisco chapter and Bay Area supporters to learn more about microfinance in China from the CEO and co-founder of Wokai, Casey Wilson. Ms. Wilson will discuss the meaning of microfinance in China, what it means to fundraise in China, and the impact of Wokai in China. The presentation will be...
[read more] Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://wokaisfholiday-efbevent.eventbrite.com
Come join the Wokai – San Francisco chapter and Bay Area supporters to learn more about microfinance in China from the CEO and co-founder of Wokai, Casey Wilson. Ms. Wilson will discuss the meaning of microfinance in China, what it means to fundraise in China, and the impact of Wokai in China. The presentation will be followed by an open discussion and networking session and is co-sponsored by Cathay Pacific. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be provided.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, December 20Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.Location: Give2Asia -- 465 California Street, Floor 8 (Haydn Williams Conference Room). Nearest BART/MUNI station is Montgomery
Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $20 at the door (all proceeds go to support Wokai and part of the proceeds will be contributed as loan capital for Wokai borrowers)
About Casey Wilson
Casey Wilson is the co-founder and CEO of Wokai with a passion for helping to develop and share the story of microfinance in China. Casey leads Wokai's business strategy and development, directing the organization's strategic efforts in due-diligence evaluation and public outreach. Under her leadership, Wokai has raised more than half a million dollars in loan capital for China's rural poor. Casey graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wesleyan University with a B.A. in economics, focusing on economic development and its applications in the Chinese context. In recognition of her work with Wokai, Casey was recognized as the "Most Influential Foreigner in China" by China Newsweek in 2010, the "Most Innovative Entrepreneur" by China Entrepreneurs in 2010, and one of the "Top 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs in Asia" by Foundation for Youth Social Entrepreneurship (FYSE) in 2009.
