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Three Earthquakes Spell Climate Change and perhaps the Wrath of God
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 28 October 2009
by Agnes Chu, KF9, Samoa Since the infamous earthquake that caused the tsunami in Samoa on Sept. 29, there have been three more earthquakes felt here. They are minor but no less nerve-wracking. As the ground jolts for a few seconds, people, including senior management, rush out of the office and some stay in [...]
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Fa’a Samoa
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 2 October 2009
By Agnes Chu, KF9, Samoa My placement in Samoa was supposed to be a quiet one. A tiny country smaller than Rhode Island, Samoa is part of the group of Polynesian islands that are usually associated with the words “dream vacation” or “exotic getaway.” Samoa is located in the “calm zone” of the Pacific and the [...]
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The Sundance Island: A Photo Essay of Samoa
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 12 August 2009
By Athan Makansi - KF8 – SPBD, Samoa A picture captures a thousand words. Here are a few thousand words from my past 9 weeks with Kiva Partner South Pacific Business Development in Samoa: Although poor, Samoa has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Bright, white sand, dotted with fallen coconuts and perfected by [...]
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Grandma’s Question
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 3 August 2009
By: Athan Makansi – KF8 – SPBD, Samoa A few days ago my grandmother sent me an email: Athie, Thank you for your updates. I have really enjoyed reading them. I was wondering, from your experience in Samoa, do you think poverty is a state of mind? Also do you think the women borrowers gain a sense of [...]
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Where are the S’mores?
Blog: Kiva Stories from the Field - 19 June 2009
Athan Makansi – KF8 – Apia, Samoa Jump on the Samoan time machine and watch as a few neighbors help prepare a delicious meal of taro, breadfruit, coconut cream, potatoes, chicken and tuna in a giant fire pit as Samoans have for many, many years. But no, Samoans don’t make s’mores. Talofa (Hello), from Samoa. I arrived [...]
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