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My Rwandan Children (a happy ending)
Gavin Sword KF9, Rwanda Children are adaptable – this is what I have learned since my first post on our kids’ experience in Rwanda. Christian and Savilla are different people than when we arrived and… more →
Kiva Stories from the Field
The World's Most Dangerous Job
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Gavin wrote 1 week ago: Gavin Sword KF9 Rwanda There is a TV show that profiles treacherous jobs around the world, the episo … more →
Country Music...in Africa
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Gavin wrote 1 week ago: By Gavin Sword, KF9 Rwanda The music of Africa conjures images of native dancers and handmade instru … more →
Kiva and Empowerment
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Gavin wrote 2 weeks ago: Gavin Sword KF9 I read with great interest the very thoughtful blog by David Roodman: as well as the … more →
My Rwandan Children...
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Gavin wrote 1 month ago: By Gavin Sword KF9 Rwanda I know this is not the first time that I’ve mentioned that my children are … more →
No More Genocide
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Gavin wrote 1 month ago: By Gavin Sword, KF9 Rwanda It is true that internationally, Rwanda is most known for the horrific ev … more →
A great day at Vision Finance in Rwanda
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Gavin wrote 1 month ago: By Gavin Sword, KF9 Rwanda I am really enjoying working with my MicroFinance Institution today – I t … more →
Stop Thief! (...too late)
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Gavin wrote 1 month ago: There’s nothing like having your laptop, computer bag, digital camera ,that little flip video thing … more →
Rainbow Over Kigali
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Gavin wrote 1 month ago: Rainbow Over Kigali By Gavin Sword, KF9 Rwanda It is no secret that the rainbow is a harbinger of go … more →
The need for entrepreneurship
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Laura Buhler wrote 5 months ago: “Allow me to introduce myself”, I’m Laura Buhler, a member of the KF8 class. I am from Calgary, Cana … more →
Contradictions, Complications, Juxtapositions, and Genocide
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Julie Ross wrote 8 months ago: It’s easier to make sense of Rwanda if you erase the human element of the Genocide that happened her … more →
Contradictions, Complications, Juxtapositions, and Genocide
Julie Ross wrote 8 months ago: It’s easier to make sense of Rwanda if you erase the human element of the Genocide that happened her … more →
How Do You Run a Shop in a Neighborhood with No Cash?
Julie Ross wrote 8 months ago: I’ve always been curious about what happens when microfinance clients open businesses in places wher … more →
How Do You Run a Shop in a Neighborhood with No Cash?
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Julie Ross wrote 8 months ago: I’ve always been curious about what happens when microfinance clients open businesses in places wher … more →
Profit: A Tricky Subject
Julie Ross wrote 9 months ago: Today I made a post on the general Kiva Fellows’ blog. I’ll spare you from a re-post her … more →
What Do You Mean By "Profit"?
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Julie Ross wrote 9 months ago: The word “profit” does not translate easily into foreign languages. I’ve now tried to convey the ide … more →
Head of the Class Meets Head of the Household
Julie Ross wrote 9 months ago: Every month, Kiva sends an electronic newsletter to its 400,000+ users. In each newsletter is an ar … more →
There's No Such Thing as a Routine Commute
Julie Ross wrote 9 months ago: I’ve gotten in the habit of saying ‘hello’ to everyone I see. It is the only strat … more →
Another Look at Training Staff
Julie Ross wrote 10 months ago: I recently posted to the general Kiva Fellows’ Blog about some of my experiences as a trainer … more →
News Flash: Kiva Is Not Intuitive
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Julie Ross wrote 10 months ago: Training microfinance institution (MFI) staff on Kiva never gets old no matter how many times I do i … more →
