Hola from Guatemala City!
12 February 2009 at 08:11 andreabd 7 comments
Well, what the guidebooks say is true: Guatemala City is no walk in the park. Yet, the largest city in Central America certainly has much to offer and I look forward to sharing my experiences over the next few months with you.
I hope you enjoy the video below that I created to introduce you to FAPE – the microfinance foundation I’ll be working with here in Guatemala City. A previous Kiva Fellow (Megan Montgomery) and the Kiva staff have built a strong partnership with FAPE and I’ve been received with open arms and a lot of food.
Here are a few facts about Guatemala:
- Estimated 2008 Population: 13.6 million
- Population living below poverty line: 59%
- Indigenous population: 41%
- Languages: Spanish + 24 recognized indigenous languages
- GDP: $33.7 billion (About that of the state of Montana)
Hasta pronto!
Andrea
Help support FAPE and Guatemalan entrepreneurs by joining the
“Viva Guatemala” lending team!
Entry filed under: FAPE, Guatemala, KF7 (Kiva Fellows 7th Class). Tags: andreabd, FAPE, Guatemala, kf7.
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2. premal shah | 18 February 2009 at 11:52
i loved the intro video to fape…awesome. be well!
3. bernicew | 12 February 2009 at 19:25
I LOVED your video Andrea!!!
4. Lily | 12 February 2009 at 18:00
Thanks for the great video – I really enjoyed! I look forward to reading your future blogs
5. Maya Mylavarapu | 12 February 2009 at 16:50
love it – keep up the good work, andrea!
6. zackturner | 12 February 2009 at 10:30
Fabulous video!
7. Jan & John | 12 February 2009 at 08:23
Thanx Andrea – we enjoyed that video and the upbeat music – a lovely start to your 3 months. Be well, and we look forward to hearing from you again. Jan