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Kiva Fellow Sierra Visher

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Location:
United States
Occupation:
Student/Former Kiva Fellow
I loan because:
I'm a Former Kiva Fellow! I feel a real need to promote the idea of a global community and think that Kiva is a wonderful marriage of personal and financial connections.
About me:
I am a Masters student of Public Administration hoping to work in international development
Member Since:
Jul 3, 2008
Bio:
Sierra graduated in 2006 with a B.A. in International Studies, and moved to DC to work as a paralegal. Outside of her professional work Sierra directs an English program that offers four levels of free, nightly English classes to recent DC immigrants. This program has brought a lot satisfaction to her life, as the students and volunteer teachers are wonderful motivated people. Previously, Sierra studied abroad in Spain, traveled extensively in Europe and Central America, and is nearly fluent in Spanish. She volunteered with Project Concern International and the Embassy of Nicaragua in Washington, DC. As a result of these various experiences, Sierra is devoted to the idea that we are all part of the same global community, and are financially and personally bound to each other. She is committed to working alongside aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Sierra Visher's Kiva Fellowships

What is a Kiva Fellowship?
Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF6

Fellow at Prisma Honduras, S.A.

Dec 1, 2008 to Feb 16, 2009

Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF7

Fellow at Emprender

Feb 22, 2009 to May 1, 2009

Updates From The Field

Goodbye Kiva!
May 6, 2009
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Last week was my last week as a Kiva Fellow. As I sat in the cold air of the bar Emprender took me to celebrate the end of my time with their offices and the national Dia del Trabajador (or workers day), I [...]
Best for Bolivia
Apr 24, 2009
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Bolivia’s political conflict, antics and struggle are very much a part of the day to day. But somehow, I haven’t really felt it. I know that in September of 2008 the situation was much more tense. Violence [...]
How Sierra Found Her Glasses
Apr 17, 2009
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Emprender has two offices in Cochabamba and three in Santa Cruz. Both these cities have a distinct character, and reputation that precedes them. The Cochabambinos, or “ “Bambinos” (best nick name ever [...]
A Day in El Alto
Mar 22, 2009
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El Alto is the place where microfinance pretty much started in Latin America and it has held my interest for years. This cold, wind-swept city is an incredible phenomenon of urbanization, globalization, and pretty [...]
Sitting Some Days
Mar 6, 2009
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Some days as a Kiva Fellow totally rock. Its like, “snap, snap, snap!” You are in the groove, making good decisions, few cultural errors, you are visiting clients, streamlining internal processes, [...]
Carnaval Crazies and Office Calm
Feb 26, 2009
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I arrived in Bolivia on Sunday to the happy sounds and bright colors of Carnaval . The whole country was busy with their week long celebrations before lent. This Christian country incorporates many indigenous [...]

Entrepreneurs Sierra Visher Has Visited

Update for Roxana Gloria
Apr 30, 2009
As a Kiva Fellow working with Kiva’s local partner MFI in Bolivia, Emprender, I recently had the opportunity to visit with Roxana, a Kiva funded entrepreneur. Roxana and her husband have a very successful [...]
Update for Filomena
Apr 30, 2009
As a Kiva Fellow working with Kiva’s local partner MFI in Bolivia, Emprender, I recently had the opportunity to visit with Filomena, a Kiva funded entrepreneur. Filomena runs a small variety store in the [...]
Update for Jaqueline
Apr 30, 2009
As a Kiva Fellow working with Kiva’s local partner MFI in Bolivia, Emprender, I recently had the opportunity to visit with Jaqueline, a Kiva funded entrepreneur. Jaqueline and her father run a very [...]
Update for Geovana Estela
Apr 30, 2009
As a Kiva Fellow working with Kiva’s local partner MFI in Bolivia, Emprender, I recently had the opportunity to visit with Teodora, the mother and business partner of Giovanna, a Kiva funded entrepreneur. [...]
Update for Francisca
Apr 30, 2009
As a Kiva Fellow working with Kiva’s local partner MFI in Bolivia, Emprender, I recently had the opportunity to visit with Francisca, a Kiva funded entrepreneur. Francisca sells tea and coffee from her [...]

Sierra Visher's Loans

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12 loans

  • Ahmad
    Ahmad
    Air Conditioning
    Lebanon
    Paying back
    58% repaid
  • Naser
    Naser
    Vehicle
    Palestine
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Ahliddin
    Ahliddin
    Spare Parts
    Tajikistan
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous
    Vehicle Repairs
    Lebanon
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Lutengo Development Group A-Mukono
    Lutengo…
    Liquor Store / Off-License
    Uganda
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Sum
    Sum
    Services
    Cambodia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Isaac
    Isaac
    General Store
    Uganda
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Amigas Inseparables Group
    Amigas…
    Retail
    Bolivia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Carlos Alberto
    Carlos Alberto
    Personal Housing Expenses
    Nicaragua
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Rafig
    Rafig
    Retail
    Azerbaijan
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Jussely
    Jussely
    Farming
    Peru
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  

Sierra Visher's Teams

Sierra Visher's Invites

2 accepted invitations

Portfolio Distribution

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

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Male58.33%
Female41.67%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Lebanon16.67%
Uganda16.67%
Bolivia16.67%
Tajikistan8.33%
Peru8.33%
Nicaragua8.33%
Cambodia8.33%
Azerbaijan8.33%
Palestine8.33%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Services33.33%
Retail33.33%
Food8.33%
Agriculture8.33%
Housing8.33%
Personal Use8.33%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Ameen S.a.l.16.67%
Pearl Microfinance Limited16.67%
Microfinanzas Prisma8.33%
Palestine For Credit & Development (FATEN)8.33%
Komak Credit Union8.33%
Hattha Kaksekar Limited (HKL), A Partner Of Save The Children8.33%
CEPRODEL8.33%
Emprender8.33%
Fundación AgroCapital, A Partner Of ACDI/VOCA8.33%
IMON International8.33%