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Kiva Fellow John

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Location:
Tucson AZ United States
Occupation:
database programmer
I loan because:
I believe those of us with resources have an obligation to use them well.
About me:
I work with computers. I have spent quite a bit of my time in Guatemala these last few years where I am involved in various projects.
Member Since:
Dec 2, 2009
Bio:
John has an MA in math from Truman State University. He became interested in computer programming after teaching math for several years, and now designs database applications. Recently, he's spent almost as much time in Guatemala as in the US, taking part in a variety of volunteer projects and coaching the municipal soccer team of Santiago Atitlán. When not coaching or working, he's usually playing soccer. A big fan of social entrepreneurship, microfinance and crowdsourcing, John is confident his fellowship with Kiva will be very rewarding.
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John's Kiva Fellowships

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Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF14

Fellow at CrediComun

Mexico

Feb 1, 2011 to May 1, 2011

Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF15

Fellow at Apoyo Integral

El Salvador

Jun 1, 2011 to Oct 1, 2011

Updates From The Field

Prehistoric Drawings and Four Intertwined Client Visits
Jul 9, 2011
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By John Farmer, KF 15, El Salvador co-author: Pily Reyes An intense trip thought the rural mountains of eastern El Salvador made us think about the importance of family unity through the clay and string and [...]
Walking the Streets
Jul 3, 2011
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By John Farmer, KF 15, El Salvador Walking in San Salvador is the stuff nightmares are made of, but not for the reasons you might think. You have probably heard about the dangers of walking the streets in big [...]
Kids Get Their Day
May 4, 2011
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By John Farmer, KF 14, Mexico Kids enjoying their day in Morelos, Mexico Mexico decided back in 1924 that The Day of the Child would take place in April, long before the rest of the world decided to [...]
The Subway Show
Apr 19, 2011
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John Farmer, KF14, Mexico City Gentle Subway Traffic So this morning I get on the northbound subway leaving Ermita , heading to Chabacano . This is the Blue Line, heading from middle-class southern [...]
The New Poor
Apr 5, 2011
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Chapultepec Park in Mexico City on a Sunday afternoon By John Farmer, KF 14, Mexico I recently suggested to some friends that we go for a walk in Chapultepec Park on a Sunday afternoon. They [...]
Death By Fire
Mar 14, 2011
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By John Farmer, KF 14, Mexico The entrance to Doña Mari's restaurant and corn mill. Friday, near Jojutla, in the Mexican state of Morelos, I had the pleasure of visiting Doña Mari. “ Buenas [...]

John's Loans

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Portfolio Distribution

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

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Female82.61%
Male17.39%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Guatemala17.39%
Mexico13.04%
El Salvador13.04%
Nicaragua13.04%
Tanzania8.70%
Mali8.70%
Kyrgyzstan4.35%
Honduras4.35%
Dominican Republic4.35%
Haiti4.35%
Bolivia4.35%
Iraq4.35%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Retail39.13%
Food34.78%
Arts4.35%
Construction4.35%
Clothing4.35%
Agriculture4.35%
Wholesale4.35%
Services4.35%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Apoyo Integral13.04%
FAPE13.04%
Soro Yiriwaso, A Partner Of Save The Children8.70%
Sero Lease And Finance Ltd. (SELFINA)8.70%
Esperanza International Dominican Republic, A Partner Of HOPE International8.70%
CEPRODEL8.70%
CrediComun8.70%
Prisma Honduras, S.A.4.35%
Asociación ASDIR4.35%
MCC Mol Bulak Finance LLC4.35%
Fundacion Realidad A.C (FRAC), A Partner Of World Vision International4.35%
CHF International Access To Credit Services Initiatives (ACSI) Iraq4.35%
Fundación León 20004.35%
Emprender4.35%