He calls it a ‘white-knuckle problem.’ After hearing the statistics, I couldn’t agree more.

768 million people use unsafe drinking water. Another staggering statistic: 36% of the world’s population don’t have access to toilets. Microloans are a great way to help solve the problems. They’re small, short-term, low-interest loans, and in developing countries, they help fight poverty by encouraging sustainable development. But there’s a long way to go. Fortunately,…

768 million people use unsafe drinking water. Another staggering statistic: 36% of the world’s population don’t have access to toilets.

Microloans are a great way to help solve the problems. They’re small, short-term, low-interest loans, and in developing countries, they help fight poverty by encouraging sustainable development. But there’s a long way to go.


Fortunately, people who have strong voices are using them. Even more important, they’re working to make a difference.

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