Comments on: Arrival in Uganda http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/ Kiva Fellows share their experiences from the field Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:22:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: David Hoffman http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-1787 David Hoffman Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:04:16 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-1787 Mr. Kinder, This is just an amazing journey. I am so glad that I found your blog. What you have done is so relevant to the types of things I hope to help with in Liberia. I would definitely like to talk with you further. Mr. Kinder,
This is just an amazing journey. I am so glad that I found your blog. What you have done is so relevant to the types of things I hope to help with in Liberia. I would definitely like to talk with you further.

]]> By: Tim http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-927 Tim Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:35:48 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-927 Drew hope all is well with you, we miss seeing you and look forward to your return Drew

hope all is well with you, we miss seeing you and look forward to your return

]]> By: Lorna http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-768 Lorna Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:12:57 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-768 I read your blog posting about Florence Kaluuba and I found it so compelling that I'd really like to send her a donation to support her efforts to expand her school... do you think this is a bad idea for any reason, and would you happen to know how I might go about doing this?? I'm a long time Kiva lender, but I'd really like to make a gift here. Thanks for all you've done and for your great blog entries! I read your blog posting about Florence Kaluuba and I found it so compelling that I’d really like to send her a donation to support her efforts to expand her school… do you think this is a bad idea for any reason, and would you happen to know how I might go about doing this?? I’m a long time Kiva lender, but I’d really like to make a gift here. Thanks for all you’ve done and for your great blog entries!

]]> By: Molly (Drew's daughter) http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-687 Molly (Drew's daughter) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:52:50 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-687 The only thing more moving than bursting with pride for one's father is reading that so many others -- including strangers! -- feel the same way. Dad, you really are an inspiration to all of us. Kudos for your courage and commitment. I look forward to following all of your adventures, and hopefully seeing them with my own eyes! Love, Molly The only thing more moving than bursting with pride for one’s father is reading that so many others — including strangers! — feel the same way. Dad, you really are an inspiration to all of us. Kudos for your courage and commitment. I look forward to following all of your adventures, and hopefully seeing them with my own eyes!

Love,
Molly

]]> By: Andrea http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-674 Andrea Tue, 04 Dec 2007 06:22:03 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-674 Your blog inspired me to apply to go next year. Your blog inspired me to apply to go next year.

]]> By: Jackie, a Kiva Lender http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-662 Jackie, a Kiva Lender Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:18:44 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-662 Hi Drew, Your blog is an inspiration to all the Kiva Friends who have been following your stay in Uganda thus far. Please keep it up! Jackie, a Kiva Lender Hi Drew,
Your blog is an inspiration to all the Kiva Friends who have been following your stay in Uganda thus far. Please keep it up!

Jackie, a Kiva Lender

]]> By: Glenda Denniston http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-659 Glenda Denniston Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:20:48 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-659 Hi, Drew, and hope you have a great time in Kampala - I'm looking forward to reading your blog. I was in Uganda this September for a Habitat build, and stopped by at SAO to check on some of the Kiva folk I had lent to. A really fascinating experience. I was much impressed with the staff at SAO and with their sincere desire to help their clients. Stuart, there, went with me to meet two women who worked at African Craft Village after I told him of their interest in getting loans (they did get them and I'm very much looking forward to hearing how they do)! Also I got to meet a chicken farmer I support as well as a young boda boda driver (even got to ride on the back of his cycle). All I can say is that you're in for a real treat. The people of Uganda are warm and welcoming. I'd go back any time (if I could afford it, that is). Please say hello to Stuart, Fred, Sam and all the rest of the great SAO staff. Glenda, a Kiva lender Hi, Drew, and hope you have a great time in Kampala – I’m looking forward to reading your blog.
I was in Uganda this September for a Habitat build, and stopped by at SAO to check on some of the Kiva folk I had lent to. A really fascinating experience. I was much impressed with the staff at SAO and with their sincere desire to help their clients. Stuart, there, went with me to meet two women who worked at African Craft Village after I told him of their interest in getting loans (they did get them and I’m very much looking forward to hearing how they do)! Also I got to meet a chicken farmer I support as well as a young boda boda driver (even got to ride on the back of his cycle).
All I can say is that you’re in for a real treat. The people of Uganda are warm and welcoming. I’d go back any time (if I could afford it, that is).
Please say hello to Stuart, Fred, Sam and all the rest of the great SAO staff.

Glenda, a Kiva lender

]]> By: QueenOfHearts http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-658 QueenOfHearts Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:51:54 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-658 Hi Drew....you blog entry has been posted at the KivaFriends.org site and you are an inspiration to us all!!. There are quite a few members who fall into your age group (myself included) and you just go to prove that we may be older but we are far from beign useless!! Keep up the good work and we look forward to your future entries. Queen Hi Drew….you blog entry has been posted at the KivaFriends.org site and you are an inspiration to us all!!. There are quite a few members who fall into your age group (myself included) and you just go to prove that we may be older but we are far from beign useless!! Keep up the good work and we look forward to your future entries.

Queen

]]> By: Eileen & Jude http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-653 Eileen & Jude Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:46:15 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-653 Hi Drew, What a wonderful opportunity for you and them! We will be checking in to see how it is going. Love, Eileen & Jude Hi Drew,
What a wonderful opportunity for you and them! We will be checking in to see how it is going. Love, Eileen & Jude

]]> By: Katie http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-652 Katie Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:23:47 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-652 Hi Drew! I was reading your blog and I just wanted you to know that your writting has inspired me to apply for Kiva's Fellow program! Thank you for the inspiration and I will continue to read your blogs! Take Care! Hi Drew!
I was reading your blog and I just wanted you to know that your writting has inspired me to apply for Kiva’s Fellow program! Thank you for the inspiration and I will continue to read your blogs! Take Care!

]]> By: John http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-649 John Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:37:55 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-649 Hi Drew, Welcome to Uganda. I'm a Fulbright Scholar based in Entebbe, studying malaria at the Uganda Virus Research Institute. I've been reading Muhammad Yunus's book and trying to get the lowdown on microfinance here in Uganda. It seems that the Bonna Bagaggawale rural financing scheme has created a lot of havoc. If you have time to meet and discuss drop me a line. Kind regards, John john.quattrochi(at)gmail.com Hi Drew,
Welcome to Uganda. I’m a Fulbright Scholar based in Entebbe, studying malaria at the Uganda Virus Research Institute. I’ve been reading Muhammad Yunus’s book and trying to get the lowdown on microfinance here in Uganda. It seems that the Bonna Bagaggawale rural financing scheme has created a lot of havoc. If you have time to meet and discuss drop me a line.
Kind regards,
John
john.quattrochi(at)gmail.com

]]> By: Doug http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-633 Doug Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:35:02 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-633 Drew, nice to hear another fellow is in Kampala.I'm with Pearl in Kampala. Let's get together, I also celebrated my 30th anniversary this year. Look forward to meeting you. I'll try and get your e-mail or phone # from Kiva. Drew, nice to hear another fellow is in Kampala.I’m with Pearl in Kampala. Let’s get together, I also celebrated my 30th anniversary this year. Look forward to meeting you. I’ll try and get your e-mail or phone # from Kiva.

]]> By: Drew Kinder http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-632 Drew Kinder Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:42:54 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-632 Good luck to you on this wonderful experience. Rick and I will be thinking of you often. Happy Thanksgiving! Good luck to you on this wonderful experience. Rick and I will be thinking of you often. Happy Thanksgiving!

]]> By: RB Halaby http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-631 RB Halaby Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:49:13 +0000 http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/2007/11/26/arrival-in-uganda/#comment-631 Dear Drew: Congratulations and best wishes on the wonderful effort you are undertaking. I know you will do a FANTASTIC job. Cynthia joins me in sending you and M-T our best. Wishing you and the Kinder Clan a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. Best regards, RB Dear Drew:

Congratulations and best wishes on the wonderful effort you are undertaking. I know you will do a FANTASTIC job.

Cynthia joins me in sending you and M-T our best.

Wishing you and the Kinder Clan a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

Best regards,

RB

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