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Kiva Fellow Christina

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Location:
Denver, CO, United States
Occupation:
optimist
I loan because:
I want to pay it forward
Member Since:
Sep 22, 2009
Bio:
Originally from Connecticut, Christina Reyes is honored to contribute to Kiva's mission and expand the reach of microfinance in the Philippines. As an experienced marketing professional, Christina's professional career includes working in brand management on national brands including Horizon Organic, Welch's and Hot Pockets. Leveraging her Kiva experience, Christina hopes to work in the world of social enterprise upon her return. Christina received her BA in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. She speaks conversational Spanish and understands basic Tagalog. Christina is truly excited to pay it forward to entrepreneurs in a country so dear to her heart.
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Christina's Kiva Fellowships

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Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF10

Fellow at Ahon sa Hirap, Inc. (ASHI)

Philippines

Feb 1, 2010 to Apr 30, 2010

Entrepreneurs Christina Has Visited

Update for Herminia
Mar 16, 2010
As a dedicated entrepreneur, Herminia manages a busy \"sari-sari\" variety store. She utilized the Kiva loan to purchase additional inventory for the store including rice, soda, and other beverages. The business [...]
Update for Rutchel
Mar 16, 2010
As a dedicated entrepreneur, Rutchel manages a busy food selling business with her husband. She utilized the Kiva loan to purchase additional inventory of products including vegetables, fruits, and dried fish. [...]
Update for Elda
Mar 16, 2010
As a recent widow and single mom, Elda is a determined entrepreneur working hard to revitalize her business. Since she used her financial savings to pay for her husband\'s medication before his recent death, Elda [...]
Update for Melita
Mar 14, 2010
Melita is a dedicated entrepreneur working hard to manage a furniture and door business with her husband Elvenio, a talented carpenter. She used her loan to purchase raw materials for the venture including wood, [...]
Update for Visitacion
Mar 14, 2010
After trekking almost two kilometers, I found Visitacion at her beautiful home on a remote piece of land next to a riverbed in the province of Antique. Upon our arrival, she thanked us repeatedly for making the [...]

Christina's Loans

7 loans

  

Christina's Invites

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Portfolio Distribution

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  • By Country
  • By Sector
  • By Partner

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Female85.71%
Male14.29%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Philippines85.71%
Kenya14.29%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Food42.86%
Retail28.57%
Services14.29%
Clothing14.29%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Negros Women For Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. (NWTF)57.14%
Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PMPC)14.29%
Milango Financial Services14.29%
Ahon Sa Hirap, Inc. (ASHI)14.29%

Christina's Lending Activity by Country

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