For those in the Los Angeles area and interested in microfinance, there is an event in late April worth going to. Its being put on by The Association of Yale Alumni, UCLA Net Impact Undergrad, The Los Angeles Microfinance Network, and UCLA Net Impact Anderson and includes some great speakers including Jessica Jackley from Kiva, Eric Weaver from Opportunity Fund, and Bhalchander Vishwanath of United Prosperity.

Here are the details:

What: Co-hosts The Association of Yale Alumni, UCLA Net Impact Undergrad, The Los Angeles Microfinance Network, and UCLA Net Impact Anderson welcome distinguished speakers to discuss the importance of microfinance and its effects on women and international development.

When: April 28th @ 7pm

Where: Korn Hall, UCLA Anderson School of Management

Cost: $18 (Register here)

Further details can be found on their website — http://www.losangelesmicrofinance2010.webs.com/