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Kiva Fellow Jennifer Jiong Gong

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Location:
New York NY United States
Occupation:
Kiva Fellow in Tanzania
I loan because:
empowerment is beautiful
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http://www.gonggoesglobal.com
Member Since:
Apr 2, 2009
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Jennifer Jiong Gong's Kiva Fellowships

What is a Kiva Fellowship?
Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF9

Fellow at Youth Self Employment Foundation (YOSEFO)

Oct 8, 2009 to Jan 22, 2010

Updates From The Field

You Know You Are In Tanzania When… (Vol IV)
Dec 30, 2009
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By Jennifer Gong, KF9 Tanzania As my fellowship draws to a close, I would like to contribute my last post to a tradition set by past Tanzanian Kiva Fellows.  There is something unique about the country that [...]
My Blue Sweater Moment and Yours
Dec 24, 2009
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by Jennifer Gong, KF9 Tanzania The Blue Sweater is a book that recounts the experiences of Jacqueline Novogratz, social venturer and founder of the Acumen Fund. The book contains a string of stories, but the [...]
YOSEFO Day 2009
Nov 13, 2009
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By Jennifer Gong, KF9 Tanzania YOSEFO has come a long way.  In 1997, it humbly opened its doors to 50 clients, for a total loan portfolio size of $5000.  However, with unwavering determination, it has [...]
Dreaming of Dar
Oct 21, 2009
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By Jennifer Gong, KF9 Tanzania My name is Jen Gong and I will be spending a few months at YOSEFO, a Kiva field partner in Tanzania.  I arrived in Dar Es Salaam about 2 weeks ago and here is my first [...]

Entrepreneurs Jennifer Jiong Gong Has Visited

Update for Agnes
Nov 26, 2009
Agnes would like to thank Kiva for the loan. Her clothing and poultry business have been doing well. Besides increasing the number of chicken cages, she is also starting a new food shop. The increased business [...]
Update for Lilian
Nov 26, 2009
Lilian Sangai wants to thank all her Kiva lenders. Her business of selling fried and fresh fish has become very profitable. Her increased business profits has been helping her pay for her child\'s secondary [...]
Update for Edward
Nov 26, 2009
Edward wants to thank all his Kiva lenders. His poultry business is doing well. He expanded from 2000 layers in 2 cages to 4000 layers in 4 cages. From his growing business profits, he has also been able to [...]
Update for Nasra
Nov 26, 2009
Nasra wants to thank Kiva for her loan of 1.4m tsh. The loan has allowed her to expand her business. With increased revenue, she has been able to pay the school fees for her two children, who are in secondary [...]
Update for Subira
Oct 26, 2009
Though Mr. Subira Malinda admits that this season has been a little slower than usual, the loans he has taken out overall the years have made him prosperous. Before his first loan, he did not have a house, but [...]

Jennifer Jiong Gong's Loans

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8 loans

  • Muheza Group
    Muheza Group
    Fruits & Vegetables
    Tanzania
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Rayil
    Rayil
    Animal Sales
    Azerbaijan
    Paying back
    53% repaid
  • Leonard
    Leonard
    Cafe
    Kenya
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • René
    René
    Beauty Salon
    Benin
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Said
    Said
    Charcoal Sales
    Tanzania
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Norovsambuu
    Norovsambuu
    Clothing Sales
    Mongolia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Mponela
    Mponela
    General Store
    Tanzania
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  

Jennifer Jiong Gong's Teams

Jennifer Jiong Gong's Invites

8 accepted invitations

Portfolio Distribution

  • By Gender
  • By Country
  • By Sector
  • By Partner

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Male75.00%
Female25.00%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Tanzania50.00%
Mongolia12.50%
Kenya12.50%
Benin12.50%
Azerbaijan12.50%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Food37.50%
Retail25.00%
Clothing12.50%
Services12.50%
Agriculture12.50%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Tujijenge Tanzania Ltd25.00%
Youth Self Employment Foundation (YOSEFO)25.00%
XacBank12.50%
Faulu Kenya12.50%
Aqroinvest Credit Union12.50%
Alidé12.50%