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Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF6
Fellow at Koperasi Mitra Usaha Kecil (MUK)
Oct 13, 2008 to Dec 24, 2008
Kiva Fellow Lander
- 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 Loans
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Vehicle RepairsIraqPaying back -
RetailSierra LeonePaying back -
KnittingBoliviaPaid back100% repaid -
TransportationUnited StatesPaid back100% repaid -
Home Products SalesTajikistanPaid back100% repaid -
Personal Housing ExpensesNicaraguaPaid back100% repaid -
Grocery StoreAzerbaijanPaid back100% repaid -
CattleTajikistanPaid back100% repaid -
Charcoal SalesCambodiaPaid back100% repaid -
Music Discs & TapesLebanonPaid back100% repaid -
Cosmetics SalesPeruPaid back100% repaid -
Food Production/SalesPeruPaid back100% repaid
Lander's Teams
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Field Partner Fans140 loans
Lander's Invites
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Portfolio Distribution
- By Gender
- By Country
- By Sector
- By Partner
Gender
| Gender | % |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.54% |
| Female | 38.46% |
Country
| Country | % |
|---|---|
| Peru | 15.38% |
| Tajikistan | 15.38% |
| United States | 15.38% |
| Sierra Leone | 7.69% |
| Nicaragua | 7.69% |
| Lebanon | 7.69% |
| Bolivia | 7.69% |
| Cambodia | 7.69% |
| Iraq | 7.69% |
| Azerbaijan | 7.69% |
Sector
| Sector | % |
|---|---|
| Retail | 38.46% |
| Food | 15.38% |
| Services | 15.38% |
| Arts | 7.69% |
| Agriculture | 7.69% |
| Transportation | 7.69% |
| Housing | 7.69% |
Partner
| Field Partner | % |
|---|---|
| IMON International | 7.69% |
| Hattha Kaksekar Limited (HKL), A Partner Of Save The Children | 7.69% |
| Manuela Ramos / CrediMUJER | 7.69% |
| MLF Microinvest, A Partner Of ACDI/VOCA | 7.69% |
| Pro Mujer Bolivia | 7.69% |
| FINCA Peru | 7.69% |
| CHF International Access To Credit Services Initiatives (ACSI) Iraq | 7.69% |
| Al Majmoua Lebanese Association For Development | 7.69% |
| ACCION USA | 7.69% |
| Aqroinvest Credit Union | 7.69% |
| Association For Rural Development (ARD) | 7.69% |
| CEPRODEL | 7.69% |
| ACCION Texas Inc. | 7.69% |