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Location:
Cambridge, MA, United States
I loan because:
I believe microfinance is a powerful tool to provide opportunities to motivated people. And I get to learn about interesting individuals in the process.
Member Since:
Jun 30, 2008
Bio:
After graduating from college, I worked as an analyst at a small hedge fund in New York City, but it didn't feel like my calling and the city was too big for me. I then spent some time traveling, which I came to recognize as my one true passion. I had the opportunity last year to visit a few places in Europe, Russia, Iceland, Morocco, Ecuador and Chile. I then decided it was time to stop indulging myself, and I started researching the non-profit sector, which had piqued my interest during my stint in New York. I read a few articles about microfinance and became increasingly interested as I spoke to more people about the field. It seemed like a good fit for someone who loved traveling, had some financial experience, and believed in the power of capitalism and enterprise to benefit people. A friend had suggested the Kiva Fellowship program while I was still in my traveling phase, and I finally applied this summer. Just before I was accepted, I decided to volunteer in Cairo, Egypt with the non-profit Ashoka for the month of August. I researched low-income housing issues, trying to encourage partnerships between corporations and NGOs to create profitable business models serving the low-income housing sector. I've learned a lot, although the bulk of my time has been spent in peoples' offices, and I'm really looking forward to getting out into the field with Kiva.
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Lander's Kiva Fellowships

What is a Kiva Fellowship?
Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF6

Fellow at Koperasi Mitra Usaha Kecil (MUK)

Oct 13, 2008 to Dec 24, 2008

Lander's Loans

13 loans

  

Lander's Teams

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Portfolio Distribution

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

Gender

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

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Peru15.38%
Tajikistan15.38%
United States15.38%
Sierra Leone7.69%
Nicaragua7.69%
Lebanon7.69%
Bolivia7.69%
Cambodia7.69%
Iraq7.69%
Azerbaijan7.69%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Retail38.46%
Food15.38%
Services15.38%
Arts7.69%
Agriculture7.69%
Transportation7.69%
Housing7.69%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Hattha Kaksekar Limited (HKL), A Partner Of Save The Children7.69%
FINCA Peru7.69%
Manuela Ramos / CrediMUJER7.69%
MLF Microinvest, A Partner Of ACDI/VOCA7.69%
Pro Mujer Bolivia7.69%
CSC MDO "IMON International"7.69%
CHF International Access To Credit Services Initiatives (ACSI) Iraq7.69%
Al Majmoua Lebanese Association For Development7.69%
ACCION Texas Inc.7.69%
Aqroinvest Credit Union7.69%
Association For Rural Development (ARD)7.69%
CEPRODEL7.69%
Accion East And Online7.69%

Lander's Lending Activity by Country

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