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Kiva Lender Lin
- Location:
- Saugus, MA, United States
- Occupation:
- Executive Assistant
- I loan because:
- Although I, too, struggle, I have many blessings that others do not. My focus is on Uganda having travelled there for three weeks in August 2007. I've never been so touched by such kind, friendly, and polite people with the biggest smiles in the whole wide word. Although they don't have much, they don't complain and so I want to be a part of making their lives just a little bit better and providing them with a future. I was impressed by the country, the wildlife, the people, and the children who would occasionally ask for a mere pencil. Imagine American kids appreciating a pencil?!
- About me:
- The job that almost pays the bills is for a private bank in Boston supporting one of its Partners; but I also volunteer at the Boston zoo as a zookeeper and am passionate about gorillas -- we have 7. It was a thrill to sit amongst wild Mt. Gorillas in Bwindi; and I was also touched by my 18 year old porter who I've stayed in touch with and also sponsored his college education. Hopefully on my return trip, he will be my Driver/Guide as he's studying Tourism.
- Member Since:
- Sep 10, 2007
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Lin's Loans
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ClothingPaid back100% repaid -
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Food MarketPaid back100% repaid -
Used ClothingPaid back100% repaid -
RetailPaid back100% repaid -
Butcher ShopEnded with lossEnded with loss -
PropertyPaid back100% repaid -
Clothing SalesPaid back100% repaid -
CerealsPaid back100% repaid -
Food MarketPaid back100% repaid -
General StorePaid back100% repaid -
Used ClothingPaid back100% repaid -
PubPaid back100% repaid -
Used ClothingEnded with loss99% repaid -
RetailPaid back100% repaid -
General StorePaid back100% repaid -
Liquor Store / ...Paid back100% repaid -
General StorePaid back100% repaid -
Shoe SalesPaid back100% repaid -
Clothing SalesPaid back100% repaid -
PoultryPaid back100% repaid -
General StorePaid back100% repaid -
Food StallEnded with lossEnded with loss
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Beauty SalonPaid back100% repaid
Lin's Teams
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Kiva Jews
Religious Congregations8,622 loans
Lin's Invites
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Anonymous
Portfolio Distribution
- By Gender
- By Country
- By Sector
- By Partner
Gender
| Gender | % |
|---|---|
| Female | 81.03% |
| Male | 18.97% |
Country
| Country | % |
|---|---|
| Uganda | 91.38% |
| Mali | 3.45% |
| Tanzania | 1.72% |
| Nigeria | 1.72% |
| Kenya | 1.72% |
Sector
| Sector | % |
|---|---|
| Retail | 29.31% |
| Food | 29.31% |
| Clothing | 20.69% |
| Services | 10.34% |
| Agriculture | 5.17% |
| Housing | 3.45% |
| Construction | 1.72% |
Partner
| Field Partner | % |
|---|---|
| Pearl Microfinance Limited | 41.38% |
| BRAC Uganda | 22.41% |
| HOFOKAM Ltd., A Partner Of Catholic Relief Services | 13.79% |
| Micro Credit For Development And Transformation SACCO (MCDT SACCO) | 10.34% |
| UGAFODE Microfinance Limited | 3.45% |
| Soro Yiriwaso, A Partner Of Save The Children | 3.45% |
| Sero Lease And Finance Ltd. (SELFINA) | 1.72% |
| Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) | 1.72% |
| SMEP - Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited | 1.72% |
Lin's Lending Activity by Country
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