Microfinancing for Youths

Katie Smith Milway

Award-winning author and social Impact advisor Katie Smith Milway will speak, show slides and facilitate a village banking role play for Bowen Community members at the Bowen Island Rotary’s February 9th meeting at Artisan Eats, 7:30 PM. All Bowen Islanders are invited. No Charge.

Her presentation includes a synopsis of her new book: One Hen and Then: The Story of a Small Loan and a Big Dream, which teaches youth about microfinance, and an introduction to a global social entrepreneurship program, One Hen Academy, with free, downloadable resources that educators around the world are using to teach children how to build small businesses and give back to their communities. Educators on Bowen can too. Get ready to be both entertained and inspired. Milway will have books on hand for sale and signing.

Adapted from the bestseller One Hen — inspired by a true story, ONE HEN and THEN… is picture book about a determined boy with a plan brings the concept of microfinance to life.

Kojo’s family doesn’t have much. But Kojo has big dreams and one big idea. It starts with him borrowing money to buy a fluffy white hen. The hen provides his family with eggs, and extras he can sell. With the money he makes, he pays back his loan and buys more hens. As his profits grow, he’s able to pay school fees and then attend college, where he learns more about raising chickens. And, in time, Kojo becomes the owner of a thriving business, helping others follow their dreams!

One big idea plus a small loan equals an uplifted community!