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Kiva Fellow Isabel

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Location:
Alexandria, VA, United States
Occupation:
Student
I loan because:
I believe that micro-lending is one of the few ways in which individuals privileged enough to live in the developed world can really make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. It's a small price to pay for great returns.
About me:
I am currently working on building up experience in the field of international development. I have traveled extensively and, having lived in more than four countries my entire life, I consider myself a citizen of the world.
Member Since:
Jun 5, 2011
Bio:
Isabel was born in La Paz, Bolivia but moved to the US when she was 11 years old. After graduating from high school she signed up for the Marine Corps and spend the entirety of her enlistment working overseas. She has lived in Japan, Belgium, Kenya, and Guatemala and has worked in logistics and as a US embassy guard. After leaving the Corps Isabel decided to stay in the DC area and finish working on her bachelor's degree. She decided to study Global Affairs since she hoped to get into the international development field and continue to discover the world. After a successful completion of her undergraduate degree Isabel now finds herself looking forward to a complete career change and to all the amazing changes the future will bring.
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Isabel 's Kiva Fellowships

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Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF17

Fellow at FODEMI, a partner of World Vision International

Ecuador

Feb 1, 2012 to Apr 26, 2012

Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF18

Fellow at IMPRO

Bolivia

May 10, 2012 to Aug 24, 2012

Entrepreneurs Isabel Has Visited

Update for Mirian
Dec 5, 2012
Hello Friends of FODEMI! You're receiving this journal update because you helped someone in Ecuador work toward making his or her dreams a reality. I've been living in Ecuador and working with Kiva Field [...]
Update for Elsa Marina
Mar 20, 2012
I recently met with Elsa while visiting Latacunga and she told me how excited she was to be almost done paying off her loan. She had bought the calves she needed to increase her business. They are doing very [...]
Update for Nidia
Mar 19, 2012
As Nidia pays back her loan, she also takes care of the beautiful milk cows she was able to purchase with her Kiva loan. She took me on a brief walk out to the pasture and I was able to see the cows up close. [...]
Update for Gloria Cecilia
Mar 19, 2012
I recently met with Gloria and had a small talk with her while she showed me her house and her pigs. She is doing very well and so are her animals. The loan money helped her buy another pig and some feed. She [...]
Update for Nidia
Mar 10, 2012
On a recent visit to Nidia's farm, she showed me her beautiful milk cows and took me on a tour of her land. In addition to selling milk, Nidia now also grows potatoes, green beans, and a few other crops that are [...]

Isabel 's Loans

1 loan

  

Portfolio Distribution

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  • By Partner

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Female100.00%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Bolivia100.00%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Retail100.00%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Pro Mujer Bolivia100.00%

Isabel 's Lending Activity by Country

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