Natalie Portman and FINCA: Action and Leadership in the Fight against Poverty

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NYU’s Africa House and Bridge-Students for Social Entrepreneurship at Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service Present:

Natalie Portman and FINCA: Action and Leadership in the Fight against Poverty

Join us for a special event featuring Natalie Portman, Golden Globe Award-winning actress and social activist, who will discuss her work with global microfinance organization FINCA International and how to get involved in FINCA’s Village Banking “Call to Action” Campaign.

As FINCA’s Ambassador of Hope and co-chairperson of the recently launched campaign, the 26-year old Harvard graduate has traveled around the world to see how microfinance is changing lives. Portman will discuss her experiences with clients in the field, show video clips of her travels, and talk with Professor William Easterly about microfinance and the next generation’s responsibility for taking leadership in the fight against poverty.

To find out more, visit myspace.com/villagebanking, the Village Banking Campaign page on Facebook, or visit www.villagebanking.org

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: NYU’s Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place between Washington Square South and West 3rd Street .



Ticket Information: This event is free and open to NYU students and NYU-affiliated guests, but guests must obtain a voucher to gain admittance. Please email africahouse.rsvp@nyu.edu for information.