Executive training program for senior and mid-level managers in micro-finance in Africa. SAM is held every year in Mombasa Kenya, for two weeks in September drawing participants from more than 25 countries. The SAM training program is the only microfinance training that specializes in building high performance institutions and accelerating access to financial services in the African market. Formerly known as The School of Applied Microfinance, SAM achieves its core purpose through training microfinance institutions to grow while serving microfinance customers within the African markets. We build and equip microfinance leaders and professionals who will drive increased access to financial services.