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Kiva Fellow Lisa

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Location:
Chicago IL United States
I loan because:
One of the most effective ways to help lift a country out of poverty is to help its individuals become self-sufficient in hope they will help others do the same.
Member Since:
Oct 12, 2009
Bio:
Lisa was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. After spending her childhood between Hong Kong and England, she came to Chicago with her family to continue her education. After graduating with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois, she took a trek through Southeast Asia and spent time volunteering in Cambodia through an UNESCO program. The experience helped her discover her passion for social endeavors and international development. Upon her return, she took a job in consulting for non-profit research institutions across the US, assisting with technology implementations and business process redesign. To further her knowledge of cutting edge interactive technology, Lisa now works at an advertising agency and manages website development and execution. She hopes one day to combine her passions for interactive technology and international development.
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Lisa's Kiva Fellowships

What is a Kiva Fellowship?
Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF14

Fellow at Tanaoba Lais Manekat Foundation (TLM)

Indonesia

Jan 28, 2011 to Apr 29, 2011

Updates From The Field

West Timor Research Insights from a Boren Fellow
May 1, 2011
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Yvonne Chen, a Boren Fellow in Indonesia (2010-2011) and a graduate student at The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs, contacted me after reading about my experience here at [...]
A Different Spin on “Mobile Savings”
Apr 15, 2011
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When I first arrived at TLM in January, I read their 2011 business plan and was thrilled to see that the MFI was planning to launch mobile savings by mid-year! Just as kids dream of sugar plums and gumdrops at [...]
Hear that?? It’s Kupang Bemo Rap!!
Mar 24, 2011
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Did you expect an Indonesian Rap song when you first clicked on the blog link?  Sorry no unique West Timor rap here.  Actually the #1 artist that I’ve heard is Justin Beiber, and I’ve been notified on [...]
Huh, There’s a West Timor?
Mar 3, 2011
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When I first told friends and family that I was headed to West Timor for several months for my Kiva Fellowship, I often heard the response, “Huh, there’s a West Timor?” Most people are more familiar with [...]
Video Blog: Trek to Kanaan Village
Feb 16, 2011
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Are microfinance institutions (MFIs) exploiting poor borrowers by charging the excessive interest rates?  Some people think so, especially after the publicity around Andhra Pradesh in India.  Despite recent [...]

Lisa's Loans

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15 loans

  • Hussein
    Hussein
    Higher education costs
    Lebanon
    Paying back
    41% repaid
  • Sergelen
    Sergelen
    Butcher Shop
    Mongolia
    Paying back
    25% repaid
  • Mervat
    Mervat
    Livestock
    Palestine
    Paying back
    94% repaid
  • Zafer
    Zafer
    Food Market
    Iraq
    Paying back
    83% repaid
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous
    Animal Sales
    Indonesia
    Paying back
    26% repaid
  • Dikson
    Dikson
    Party Supplies
    Indonesia
    Paying back
    55% repaid
  • Nancy Njeri
    Nancy Njeri
    Food Market
    Kenya
    Ended with loss
    99% repaid
  • Kei
    Kei
    Farming
    Cambodia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Vorn
    Vorn
    Grocery Store
    Cambodia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Sothea
    Sothea
    Cattle
    Cambodia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  

Lisa's Teams

Lisa's Invites

1 accepted invitations

Portfolio Distribution

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

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Female66.67%
Male33.33%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Cambodia26.67%
Indonesia13.33%
Palestine6.67%
Philippines6.67%
Viet Nam6.67%
Mongolia6.67%
Lebanon6.67%
Iraq6.67%
Kenya6.67%
Burundi6.67%
Mali6.67%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Food40.00%
Agriculture33.33%
Clothing6.67%
Education6.67%
Retail6.67%
Services6.67%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
AMK (Angkor Microfinance Kampuchea)13.33%
Tanaoba Lais Manekat Foundation (TLM)13.33%
Soro Yiriwaso, A Partner Of Save The Children6.67%
Palestine For Credit & Development (FATEN)6.67%
Turame Community Finance, A Partner Of World Relief And HOPE International6.67%
XacBank6.67%
MAXIMA Mikroheranhvatho Co., Ltd.6.67%
KREDIT Ltd.6.67%
Ameen S.a.l.6.67%
CHF International Access To Credit Services Initiatives (ACSI) Iraq6.67%
Fund For Thanh Hoa Poor Women (FPW), A Partner Of Save The Children6.67%
Kenya Agency For Development Of Enterprise And Technology (KADET), A Partner Of World Vision…6.67%
Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI)6.67%