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Microfinance skeptics? Rethink your vision of success.
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 30 April 2010
I’d be lying if I said I’m a full believer in microfinance. Each time I hear a client say they’re taking out their fifth loan to restock their shelves, I wince and wonder why they aren’t yet able to sustain such a small business without such small loans. I want so much to hear that the loan will go toward some innovation, I want to hear that they’re seeking to do more with their business, I want to hear that they dream of financial independence and they plan to step out of their fetters.
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Video – Nikon D90 Shines in Africa
Blog: GoBackpacking - 17 April 2010
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Unmasking Kiva’s Face: the Process Behind the Profile
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 31 March 2010
This is Kiva’s face. When you look the photo in the eyes the borrower’s story smiles back at you. Financial data dangling on the side accents the overall visage: a tidy, friendly invitation to the lending community. (Disclaimer: this post is for the planners and the detail lovers. An up-close look at the nuts and bolts of bringing Kiva borrowers to the world. Process geeks, by all means continue. Other concerned investors, let this shed light on the operational costs of your capital.
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Coming soon to Kiva: Burundi! (Coming soon to Burundi: Kiva!)
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 8 March 2010
Since arriving in Burundi two weeks ago I’ve struggled to find the best way to introduce this country to the Kiva world. What personality traits offer the best glimpse into the character of a place most people have never heard of? Can you really glean one’s character from a first impression? Let’s try. I hereby invite you to be completely judgmental. [Buja sunset]
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