In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations). Dr. Amjad Saqib a prominent social worker, volunteer and development professional, graduated from King Edward Medical College Lahore. After his resignation from civil service he has, besides rendering philanthropic and social services, been providing consultancy services to Asian Development Bank, International Labour Organization, UNICEF, World Bank, and Canadian International Development Agency. His areas of expertise include poverty alleviation, microfinance, social mobilization and education management. At TEDxFCCollege, he talks about his venture Akhuwat, a micro-financing programme that provides interest-free loans to the deserving and helps them invest their loans into practical small businesses. This is the largest individual based lending programme in the country and is referred to in many international universities as a unique and innovative model in microfinance. He is Akhuwat's Executive Director and main driving force since its inception in year 2001. Akhuwat has a loan-return rate of more than 99% from its lenders. To date, the organization has changed thousands of lives by helping people establish businesses and earn their livings honourably, and saving them from sinking into interests and life-long debt.

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