Kiva Lender Lea

Location:: Mount Hermon, MA, United States
Occupation:: Director of Financial Aid - education
I loan because:: I work hard for my income and it allows me some luxuries that I could and have easily taken for granted living in the US. I'd rather help someone else raise their standard of living than continue to take for granted luxuries that I don't really need. A young lady from Uzbekiistan stayed wtih me for a week and she felt like a princess in my guest bedroom which, in our world, is a small and inelegant room used for an office, storage with a small bed for a guest. She humbled me and allowed me to see my blessings with different eyes. It doesn't take much to make this world a better place. How easy is it to make these loans - there's dignity in allowing people to own their financial responsibilities. Donations are great, but if this money can get recylced over and over and make a difference in multiple entrepreneurs' lives, I'm thrilled!
About me:: I am a financial aid officer at a private secondary school. Without financial assistance, almost half of our students would not be able to attend our exceptional school. 20% of our students come from countries other than the United States. I assess a family's need for financial assistance. This educational experience transforms many lives.
Member Since:: Jan 25, 2009
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Lea's Loans

11 loans

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Distribution By Gender
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Female	90.91%
Male	9.09%

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Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner	%
Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PMPC)	9.09%
Palestine For Credit & Development (FATEN)	9.09%
Patan Business And Professional Women	9.09%
Tamweelcom	9.09%
Nor Horizon Universal Credit Organization Limited Liability Company	9.09%
National Microfinance Bank	9.09%
Asasah	9.09%
Asociación Arariwa	9.09%
BRAC Sierra Leone Microfinance Company Limited	9.09%
FAPE	9.09%
ACCION Texas Inc.	9.09%

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