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Location:
Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation:
potter, yoga teacher, music fest director
I loan because:
When I started my business I had a young child and no credit. I was able to obtain a loan through a group that helped mothers in particular. Without this loan my business probably would have failed and because of it my life has changed so much for the better. Sometimes we have big dreams and just need a little help to realize them. It feels so great to know that this small gesture will directly benefit people who are determined to make their lives better.
About me:
~I own a demonstrating pottery studio/retail store. ~I teach yoga and am a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist (mind/body connection therapy). ~I am a director of Starbelly Jam Music Festival, a 2 day music fest in the Kootenays (BC) every July for 10 years! ~I recently raised $20,000 in 6 months as part of a challenge by "Off the Mat, Into the World" and travelled to Cambodia to work with the Cambodian Children's Fund. As a group we raised over $500K for the CCF. I recommend going to Cambodia and really immersing yourself in the culture and learning the history. You will want to go back. www.myspace.com/starbellyjam www.offthematintotheworld.org www.cambodianchildrensfund.org
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http://www.cambodianchildrensfund.org
Member Since:
Oct 4, 2007
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  • Crawford Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Portfolio Distribution

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Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Female57.14%
Male42.86%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Cambodia42.86%
Senegal14.29%
Togo7.14%
Uganda7.14%
Peru7.14%
Azerbaijan7.14%
Afghanistan7.14%
Philippines7.14%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Food42.86%
Agriculture35.71%
Retail14.29%
Services7.14%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
KREDIT Ltd.21.43%
AMK (Angkor Microfinance Kampuchea)21.43%
Microfund Togo7.14%
UIMCEC, A Partner Of ChildFund International7.14%
Microfinanzas Prisma7.14%
Pearl Microfinance Limited7.14%
CAURIE Microfinance, A Partner Of Catholic Relief Services7.14%
Aqroinvest Credit Union7.14%
Ariana Financial Services Joint Stock Company (AFS), A Partner Of Mercy Corps7.14%
Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI)7.14%

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