Kiva Stories from the Field
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| Blog Name: | Kiva Stories from the Field |
| Url: | http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/ |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | Poverty, Microlending, Nonprofit |
| Description: | Kiva Fellows share their experiences from the field |
| Popularity: | 72 Followers |
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We Have to Know Our History too? (Part 1)
By Brian Kelly, KF9, Armenia Mt Ararat lies just across the Turkish border, miles from Yerevan, Armenia's capital Since arriving in Armenia, I’ve tried as much as possible to be a sponge. Attempting to soak up everything there is to know about microfinance, cultural tendencies here, and especially current political happenings. Coming from the United States, a relative kindergartener histo
By Brian Kelly, KF9, Armenia Mt Ararat lies just across the Turkish border, miles from Yerevan, Armenia's capital Since arriving in Armenia, I’ve tried as much as possible to be a sponge. Attempting to soak up everything there is to know about microfinance, cultural tendencies here, and especially current political happenings. Coming from the United States, a relative kindergartener histo
Are These Borrowers Legitamate?
Ed Coambs KF9 Philippines, Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation What will the field hold for me today as I go out to complete my first Kiva mission. I have been asked to spend time completing ten borrower verifications. The idea is first introduced to me during my fellowship training. The borrower verification process is one of the requirements for a Micro Finance Institution (MFI) that has partnered with Kiva to move from pilot to active status. (The pilot stage is designed to allow Kiva t
Ed Coambs KF9 Philippines, Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation What will the field hold for me today as I go out to complete my first Kiva mission. I have been asked to spend time completing ten borrower verifications. The idea is first introduced to me during my fellowship training. The borrower verification process is one of the requirements for a Micro Finance Institution (MFI) that has partnered with Kiva to move from pilot to active status. (The pilot stage is designed to allow Kiva t
Microfinance, Migration, and a Constant Stream of Remittances (Part 3 of 3 of the Remittance Series)
By Meg Gray, KF9 Nicaragua This is Part 3 of 3 in a series of blogs discussing remittances that were inspired by a recent UN Human Development Report on migration. As you will see from our posts, there are many perspectives to look at and the issue is by no means simple. I encourage you to read Part 1 posted by Rob from Kyrgyzstan and Part 2 posted by Agnes from Samoa earlier today.
By Meg Gray, KF9 Nicaragua This is Part 3 of 3 in a series of blogs discussing remittances that were inspired by a recent UN Human Development Report on migration. As you will see from our posts, there are many perspectives to look at and the issue is by no means simple. I encourage you to read Part 1 posted by Rob from Kyrgyzstan and Part 2 posted by Agnes from Samoa earlier today.
Country Music…in Africa
The music of Africa conjures images of native dancers and handmade instruments – the drums, rhythms and dancing are mythical. Knowing I was coming to Africa, I was so looking forward to hearing the native music of Rwanda. Music is one of the purest ways I know to experience and appreciate new cultures and connect with people. During my time here, I have had a few occasions of hearing the native music of Rwanda and it
The music of Africa conjures images of native dancers and handmade instruments – the drums, rhythms and dancing are mythical. Knowing I was coming to Africa, I was so looking forward to hearing the native music of Rwanda. Music is one of the purest ways I know to experience and appreciate new cultures and connect with people. During my time here, I have had a few occasions of hearing the native music of Rwanda and it
How can they afford this? Remittances, really. (Part 2 of 3 of the Remittance Series)
Village sign sponsored by Western Union By Agnes Chu In 2007, out of all the countries in the world, Samoa received the 7th highest amount of remittances as a percentage of GDP (22.8%). The following is a look at remittances in Samoa, part two of a three part series on remittances in developing countries. Part one, which is Rob’s excellent post on remittances in Kyrgyzstan, was posted
Village sign sponsored by Western Union By Agnes Chu In 2007, out of all the countries in the world, Samoa received the 7th highest amount of remittances as a percentage of GDP (22.8%). The following is a look at remittances in Samoa, part two of a three part series on remittances in developing countries. Part one, which is Rob’s excellent post on remittances in Kyrgyzstan, was posted
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