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Kiva Fellow Sloane

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Location:
New Orleans LA United States
Occupation:
Nonprofiteer and Philanthropy Matchmaker
I loan because:
I know how important these loans are to the people who ask for them. It's inspiring to see people's dreams come true and help be a part of the process.
About me:
I help connect people to nonprofits they can care about and promote giving and volunteering across the profit and nonprofit sector.

Kiva Fellow in the Philippines, Summer 2009.
Check out:
http://www.thecausemopolitan.com
Member Since:
Jan 26, 2009
Bio:
Sloane Berrent was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and attended the University of Vermont where she received a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Economics. Post-graduation Sloane worked at Ernst & Young in Boston, MA and then moved to Los Angeles where she worked first in fundraising and development for nonprofits and then in the technology sector at a startup that focused on web 2.0 technologies to bring people together to support causes and nonprofits. Sloane is also the Founder of Answer With Action, an LA-based organization that planned and executed volunteer and networking events for socially-conscious young professionals as well as The Causemopolitan where she blogs about philanthropy, social entrepreneurship and how to live a cause-filled life. As a "philanthropy matchmaker" Sloane matches individuals and companies to causes. Sloane has presented and spoken about social media for social good, community building and building online audiences and is honored to be a Kiva Fellow serving in the Philippines and diving into the world of microfinance.
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Sloane's Kiva Fellowships

What is a Kiva Fellowship?
Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF8

Fellow at Ahon sa Hirap, Inc. (ASHI)

Jun 10, 2009 to Aug 19, 2009

Updates From The Field

A Road Is Paved, A Mall Opens
Aug 10, 2009
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By Sloane Berrent, KF8, Ahon sa Hirap, Inc, Philippines A Center Meeting in San Jose, Antique, Philippines. “How has Ahon sa Hirap, Inc.” (ASHI and my host microfinance institution) [...]
Wanted: Tagalog Speaking Kiva Fellow / Reward If Found!
Jul 13, 2009
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By Sloane Berrent, KF8, Philippines Special Mission should you choose to accept. The Kiva Fellows Program is looking for a Tagalog-speaking (or Cebuano) person of Filipino descent for a placement at a [...]
Determination for Education
Jul 6, 2009
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By Sloane Berrent, KF8, Philippines “Tell Ma’am Sloane about your recent project.” Sir Rexon asks Sir Ronnie while we sit having lunch on Talim Island in Binangon, Rizal, where I am [...]
More Ways to Connect with Kiva!
Jun 18, 2009
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By Sloane Berrent, KF8, Philippines As a Kiva Fellow , drinking the Kiva kool-aid and eating, living, breathing Kiva day-in and day-out, my browser is full of tabs following Kiva online. I wanted to share [...]
Through Sickness and In Health
Jun 15, 2009
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My First Center Meeting with Antique Southwest Group By Sloane Berrent, KF8, Philippines Just five days into my Kiva Fellowship, one thing I already know, this is truly an amazing experience, no two [...]

Entrepreneurs Sloane Has Visited

Update for Adora
Oct 1, 2009
Dear Lender, Thank you for supporting the Ahon sa Hirap, Inc., otherwise known as ASHI, here in the Philippines. Ahon sa Hirap, Inc. translated from Tagalog to English means “to rise up from [...]
Update for Bernardita
Aug 11, 2009
Translation of Video: \"Hi I am Bernardita Dayo and I have a farming business and a pump boat. I really feel great because I was able to have a business from the loan I made to ASHI. I feel very happy [...]
Update for Jinalyn
Jul 28, 2009
Jinalyn buys and sells fish in her village. She openly admitted to misutlizing about 30% of her loan, for various things she needed at home and to take care of her family. However, she is a very responsible [...]
Update for Yolen
Jul 28, 2009
Yolen is an incredibly strong model and microfinance working. Her business is thriving, she is happy, her life has improved and the lives of her children are not lived in poverty. Her children all excelled in [...]
Update for Lilia
Jul 28, 2009
Lilia is a kind woman. She is very religious and doesn\'t sell cigarettes or liquor at her general store (called a Sari Sari store here). Her store is also a kind of gathering for the local children after school [...]

Sloane's Loans

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13 loans

  • Hannah
    Hannah
    Farming
    Kenya
    Paying back
    84% repaid
  • Jeanne
    Jeanne
    Motorcycle Transport
    Philippines
    Paying back
    71% repaid
  • Winner Plus Group
    Winner Plus Group
    Services
    The Democratic Republic of the Congo
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Neil Tamaris
    Neil Tamaris
    Grocery Store
    Nicaragua
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Jenny Paola
    Jenny Paola
    Manufacturing
    Colombia
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Remedios
    Remedios
    Retail
    Philippines
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Bernardita
    Bernardita
    Farming
    Philippines
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Loreta
    Loreta
    Motorcycle Transport
    Philippines
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Ehizogie
    Ehizogie
    Electronics Sales
    Nigeria
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  • Rosita
    Rosita
    Retail
    Philippines
    Paid back
    100% repaid
  

Sloane's Teams

Sloane's Invites

6 accepted invitations

Portfolio Distribution

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

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Female92.31%
Male7.69%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Philippines38.46%
The Democratic Republic Of The Congo7.69%
Viet Nam7.69%
Peru7.69%
Nigeria7.69%
Ecuador7.69%
Kenya7.69%
Nicaragua7.69%
Colombia7.69%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Retail30.77%
Agriculture23.08%
Food15.38%
Transportation15.38%
Services7.69%
Manufacturing7.69%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Ahon Sa Hirap, Inc. (ASHI)23.08%
Kenya Agency For Development Of Enterprise And Technology (KADET), A Partner Of World Vision…7.69%
Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO)7.69%
Paglaum Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PMPC)7.69%
HOPE DRC, A Partner Of HOPE International7.69%
Negros Women For Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. (NWTF)7.69%
Fundación Mario Santo Domingo (FMSD)7.69%
FINCA Peru7.69%
Fund For Thanh Hoa Poor Women (FPW), A Partner Of Save The Children7.69%
Fundación ESPOIR7.69%
AFODENIC7.69%