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Banking On Change
Lacking capital, India's poor, like those in many countries, often must borrow money to start a business. The trouble is high interest rates make it nearly impossible to save or expand. South Indian banker J.S. Parthiban set out to change that by going into the villages, getting to know the community, and making micro-loans and helping small entrepreneurs open savings account. The results have been inspiring.

 Read Muhammad Yunus' book "Banker to the Poor" to learn more about micro-lending. 

 Explore lending circles in your community. These are informal circles of lending where members contribute monthly, no interest is charged, and one member of the group gets to withdraw the total amount each month.  

 Look for volunteer opportunities to help small enterprises in your community get on their feet.