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The Pros and Cons of Microfinance – A View From The Field (Part 2)
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 24 May 2011
This is the second of a three-part article on ‘The Pros and Cons of Microfinance - A View From The Field’. The first part concentrated on the pros. The second will focus on the cons. Most of the cons described below demonstrate one thing; microfinance assists on a micro level but is unable to affect macro-level influences. The latter are the main reason that people are impoverished in the first place.
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The Pros and Cons of Microfinance – A View From The Field (Part 1)
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 23 May 2011
The article will be published in 3 parts. The first will concentrate on the pros of microfinance, the second on the cons, and the third on what I perceive to be the best conditions for successful microfinance.
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Morte dans Paris
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 6 May 2011
Destination: Paris Book: Murder in the Latin Quarter(2009) by Cara Black You can win this book by leaving a comment below (see end of post). I often think of Alfred Hitchcok and the MacGuffin when I read a mystery. To Hitchcok, the core of a mystery was the MacGuffin, a physical object that eludes the [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library. We'll leave a light on for you.
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Update from the Field: Videos, Epic Commutes + Going Beyond Microfinance
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 28 February 2011
Compiled by Alexis Ditkowsky, KF14, South Africa Another week, another incredible range of dispatches from around the world.
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Video Blog – The Life Of A Kiva Fellow
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 21 February 2011
by Nick Hamilton, KF14 When it comes to blogging, a new pastime of mine, I often go a bit heavy on the word count. Not this time. This is a video blog and so I’ll let the video do the talking.
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Loans In The Time Of Cholera, In Haiti
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 24 January 2011
Haiti is an intriguing country, probably very misunderstood, and full of loud, lovely, wonderful people with an admirable sense of joie de vivre.
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The Most Dangerous Places in the World
Blog: Vagobond.com - 18 December 2010
You might be surprised not to see Iraq and Afghanistan listed, but we figured that you already knew they were dangerous, so we focused on the countries you might have THOUGHT were safe.
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Loan Officers – Kiva’s Unsung Heroes
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 13 December 2010
Before beginning my placement as a Kiva Fellow, I tended to view the Kiva model simply in terms of members lending to borrowers and borrowers paying back. It was hard to envisage the intricacies of an MFI’s operations and what goes into facilitating a loan. In my eyes the MFI was the middle man; an amorphous mass that made things happen. Of course, the simple fact is that without MFIs Kiva would not exist.Of course, the simple fact is that without MFIs Kiva would not exist.
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Very Real Considerations For Voluntourists
Blog: GoBackpacking - 29 November 2010
Whether you're considering volunteering as part of an upcoming trip, or maybe you're a seasoned volunteer, there's a few things you should consider.--------- Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog. Membership includes 12 lessons, community forum, audio interviews, and a blog.
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Great Expectations, Unexpected Revelations
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 16 November 2010
When Kiva asked whether I’d consider a Fellowship in the Dominican Republic, my first instinct was to head to Google. I’d never been to the Caribbean and knew very little about this small country. After my initial search, Google asked whether I’d like to view some images of the DR and lured me in with 4 or 5 thumbnails. Each contained something that doesn’t exist in my country (the UK): the sun. I don’t think I got past the first page of pictures.
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Only months after forgotten disaster: Haiti
Blog: Honey Service Year - 3 August 2010
I.It seems it must be more time. It is mere months after their disaster: Haitians deserve not to be forgotten by the world. But an excuse is not for any nation or individual to give: Why have all our efforts efforts have not done enough for Haiti? We are all responsible. There is no excuse left for any one of us: We are all responsible to act.What have we done to change the suffering of Haitians?
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This blog is not about the relief efforts in Haiti.
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 15 July 2010
By Magdalena Malinowska, KF11 Dominican Republic It’s about micro-lending. Is providing credit to small businesses in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere even a possibility? Well, it’s actually a reality, and one that’s old news! The Dominican non-profit MFI, Esperanza Internacional, has been working on helping Haitians break the cycle of poverty since it expanded its operations there in May of 2006.
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The World Cup playoffs: Haiti vs. the Dominican Republic?
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 4 July 2010
By Magdalena Malinowska, KF11 Dominican Republic What shape does the World Cup fever take in the Dominican Republic? No shape or form - is the answer! There is very little (to none) interest in this baseball-dominated country in the events that have been captivating the people of endless countries all over the globe for the past several weeks.
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Leaving behind Oscar Wao for real wondrous lives
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 9 June 2010
By Magdalena Malinowska, KF11, Dominican Republic After successfully (read: finally!) completing the first year of a PhD program a few weeks ago, I am pleased to (again: finally!) find myself in the role of a Kiva Fellow. With much joy I exchanged the ice-cold confines of the library for the warm embrace of the Caribbean climate in the birth-place of merengue and several all-star baseball players: the Dominican Republic.
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An Etiquette Guide for Street Fundraisers
Blog: Broke-Ass Stuart's Goddamn Website - 12 April 2010
We’ve covered various types of urban etiquette on this blog. Whether it’s tipping in restaurants, riding public transit, or hanging out in the park, everyone can agree on certain do’s and don’ts in these types of situations. There is one particular profession that doesn’t get called out too often.
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FREE Poetry Reading and Benefit for Haiti
Blog: Broke-Ass Stuart's Goddamn Website - 27 February 2010
Shortly after the tragic earthquake in Haiti this January, fund raisers and relief organizations were popping up left and right to lend a hand to the victims. While the hype seems to have tapered off, there is still much to be done to rebuild and aid those affected by the quake.
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This week in travel…
Blog: Lonely Planet blog - 19 February 2010
What we learned the week of February 15, 2010: Haiti voluntourism opportunities are starting. Some observers are worried a ’spring break in Haiti’ (to volunteer) is too early to visit, but some volunteer groups are getting ready to rebuild the devastated country as early as April. Erin Courtenay of the New Zealand-based Global Volunteer Network told me [...]
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Black History Month:Unique Travel Book
Blog: A Traveler's Library - 19 February 2010
Book:Tell My Horse, by Zora Neale Hurston, in Hurston: Folklore, Memoirs, & Other Writings, part of the Library of America series, Literary Classics of the United States. “Jamaica, British West Indies, has something else besides its mountains of majesty and its quick, green valleys. Jamaica has its moments when the land, as in St. Mary’s, thrusts [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library
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Liberians United for Haiti
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 16 February 2010
The Liberians United for Haiti Relief Concert took place last weekend at one of Monrovia’s large outdoor stadiums. “Please give to Haiti! We know what it is like to have nothing, so let us give to a country that has just been devastated,” cried the Master of Ceremonies. The boisterous crowd raised their hands and cheered in approval.
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Chuan Foo singing for Haiti
Blog: mock-heroic.net - 10 February 2010
Click here to view the embedded video. { Click here for a free mp3 download }
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In Port-au-Prince, Life Goes On, as Does Suffering
Blog: Fourteen months, four countries, and three kids - Tales from the Field - 1 February 2010
I have crossed many borders in my life, and crossing the border from the Dominican Republic to Haiti on Monday, January 25, 2010 was one of the easiest I have seen. We were forewarned that the border is heavily militarized, that we had to provide evidence of vaccinations, and even that we had to give 24-hour notice before crossing the border.
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Searching for Survival in Port-au-Prince
Blog: Fourteen months, four countries, and three kids - Tales from the Field - 28 January 2010
Port-au-Prince was a city plagued by poverty before the earthquake. Now, poverty has turned into a search for survival for the majority of the population. People's houses have been destroyed, so they are sleeping in tents anywhere they can find a place. People's places of employment are no longer functional, so they have no money to buy food. There is food in Port-au-Prince - both from relief efforts and in stores. However, there is not an efficient distribution system in effect, thus people must be creative or lucky to find food.
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Haïti – how to help
Blog: Sophie's World - 17 January 2010
Earlier this week, an earth quake measuring 7 plus on the Richter’s scale hit Haïti. Instead of posting a travel photo on Friday as usual, I’m doing a little bit to bring attention to how we can help. Body pulled out from the rubble of a collapsed school. Photos by Marco Dormino/UN on UNDP’s Flickr [...]Haïti – how to help is a post from: Sophie's World
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When East met West…. and then decided to travel together
Blog: Chickstravelflicks - 17 January 2010
According to many blogs and websites, travelling is a great way of consolidating a relationship. I couldn’t agree more. In my case it was my first backpacking holiday with M. in Cabo Verde that helped me realise he was indeed my man for life. He valiantly supported three hours of verbal insults as we hiked [...] Related posts:A day out in Jejudo Jejudo. M.
