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Kiva Fellow Anna

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Location:
Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand
Occupation:
Engineer
I loan because:
Because Kiva is an absolutely awesome concept and provides the opportunity to connect with people from vastly different backgrounds.
About me:
I'm a civil engineer which basically means I am responsible for the design and construction of infrastructure that some people take for granted, and some people don't have access to ie water supply and hydropower Recently I spent 3 months as a Kiva fellow in the Philippines and I am EXCITED because I am about to embark on another fellowship (class 13) to Uganda. Read more about my experience on My Blog.
Check out:
http://annaclealblog.wordpress.com/
Member Since:
Jun 9, 2008
Bio:
Anna trained as a civil engineer and has been working for the last three years for a New Zealand consultancy company. She believes that while engineering is not directly related to microfinance the two have some similar qualities in terms of analyzing the world and coming up with ways to improve the quality of life. Growing up in New Zealand, so far away from so much of the world, often sparks an innate curiosity and desire to travel. This desire to travel prompted a three-month trip post university through Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia. This trip awakened Anna's curiosity in the developing world. Upon returning from her travels she read an interesting article about an organization called Kiva. Then, relatively unaware of the potential of microfinance she was intrigued by the simplicity of the concept as well as the personal and direct approach to aid. Anna recently spent a year in the Philippines working on hydropower schemes in Davao, with a focus on providing reliable electricity, water supply and flood control to nearby communities. The desire to move beyond subsistence living is ever present within Philippines culture and Anna believes that microfinance provides an excellent platform to do this. She is looking forward to returning to the Philippines with a different purpose, as well as learning more about the world of microfinance.
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Anna's Kiva Fellowships

What is a Kiva Fellowship?
Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF10

Fellow at Community Economic Ventures, Inc. (CEVI), a partner of VisionFund International

Philippines

Feb 8, 2010 to May 21, 2010

Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF13

Fellow at Pearl Microfinance Limited

Uganda

Nov 1, 2010 to Feb 3, 2011

Entrepreneurs Anna Has Visited

Update for Frank
Dec 20, 2010
Frank is a long standing client of Pearl Microfinance. His business is primarily in matoke (unripe banana used to make a popular Ugandan dish) however he also owns cows. People go to his house 4km out of town to [...]
Update for Ruhandagazi Bakyara Twimukye, Bushenyi Group
Dec 20, 2010
Annet has a small shop selling beans, maize, and matoke which are all staple foods of Uganda. She also raises goats. With her loan she was able to buy stock for her shop as well as help pay school fees for her [...]
Update for Alex
Dec 20, 2010
Alex is the owner of a small movie theatre that plays movies from Nigeria, American, and Chinese films. The movies that go down well with his clientele are normally action movies with the likes of Jackie Chan and [...]
Update for Bushenyi Women Tuhumurizane Group
Dec 20, 2010
Regina operates a small hotel which sells tea and food. Generally the people who stay are people coming from the villages to sell their produce at the Bushenyi town market. With her loan of 300,000 Ugandan [...]
Update for Karambi Tutungukye Group, Ibanda
Dec 20, 2010
Jeska is a farmer who deals in maize, millet, sweet potato and cassava. These are all staple foods of the Ugandan people and served in the majority of restaurants so are always in demand. With her loan she was [...]

Anna's Loans

13 loans

  

Anna's Teams

Anna's Invites

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  • Robin
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Mark
    Auckland, New Zealand
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    Sally Kay
    Auckland, New Zealand
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    Annabel
    Auckland, New Zealand
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    Ben
    Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Portfolio Distribution

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  • By Partner

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Male61.54%
Female38.46%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Philippines46.15%
Uganda15.38%
Peru15.38%
Dominican Republic7.69%
Tajikistan7.69%
Cambodia7.69%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Agriculture30.77%
Food23.08%
Services15.38%
Wholesale7.69%
Retail7.69%
Clothing7.69%
Transportation7.69%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Community Economic Ventures, Inc. (CEVI), A Partner Of VisionFund International23.08%
Gata Daku Multi-purpose Cooperative (GDMPC)15.38%
MAXIMA Mikroheranhvatho7.69%
Microfinanzas Prisma7.69%
Pearl Microfinance Limited7.69%
Manuela Ramos / CrediMUJER7.69%
HOFOKAM Ltd., A Partner Of Catholic Relief Services7.69%
Esperanza International Dominican Republic, A Partner Of HOPE International7.69%
Ahon Sa Hirap, Inc. (ASHI)7.69%
CSC MDO "IMON International"7.69%

Anna's Lending Activity by Country

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