Be the Change…Mahatma Gandhi « Kiva Stories from the Field

Be the Change…Mahatma Gandhi

2 October 2009

Sheethal Shobowale, KF9, Peru

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” -Mahatma Gandhi

That’s why I wanted to be a Kiva Fellow. In honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday today (Oct 2nd), I am glad to say that my Kiva Fellow colleagues and I are living the change we wish to see by helping people much less fortunate than us.

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My name is Sheethal Shobowale. I am a New Yorker and the daughter of Indian immigrants. Through my recently founded company, Leap Work, I help non-profits with online communications – development, social media, audience research and analytics online. In my free time, I facilitate discussions about financial literacy for youth and conduct credit counseling for adults as well as coordinate my local block association. I also love rock climbing and cooking.

I am excited to work as a Kiva Fellow with Asociación Arariwa in Cusco, Peru starting next week. I look forward to sharing stories of positive change with you! You can also follow @LethalSheethal on Twitter to get (more) real-time updates from Cusco.

Please consider lending to Asociación Arariwa borrowers on Kiva or join Kiva Lending Team Amigos/as de Asociación Arariwa in your future loans.

Thanks for supporting Kiva!

Sheethal

Sheethal Shobowale is currently serving as a Kiva Fellow with Asociación Arariwa in Cusco, Peru.

Entry Filed under: Asociación Arariwa, KF9 (Kiva Fellows 9th Class), Peru. Tags: Asociación Arariwa, Cusco, KF9, Kiva, Kiva Fellows, Peru, Sheethal Shobowale.

7 Comments Add your own

1. Sierra Visher | 2 October 2009 at 19:23

Nice to meet you Sheethal! I hope you enjoy being a Kiva Fellow as much as I did. I look forward to further posts!
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2. Jan & John, KivaFriends | 2 October 2009 at 20:48

I am regularly amazed by the dedication of the Kiva Fellows. I strongly support the goals of Kiva and I do earnestly hope that together we can “Be the Change” this world needs. Thanks and be well, Sheethal, jan
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3. Lee | 3 October 2009 at 12:48

Can’t wait for you to meet the Arariwa crew and hear some updates from Cusco!
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4. Chris | 3 October 2009 at 14:11

Congrats Sheethal, I am glad you have Gandhi as your hero. Good luck with your project in Cusco. Cheers. Chris.
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5. Jaison | 4 October 2009 at 21:17

All the best Sheethal. I’m a fellow Desi from Toronto, Canada. I’ve been working with developmentally challenged children for years, but now returning to school to become a social worker.
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6. lethalsheethal | 5 October 2009 at 19:22

Thanks for the support. I look forward to sharing stories with you.
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7. Cynthia | 7 October 2009 at 12:17

I’m excited to meet you and read about your adventures as a KF, Sheethal! Welcome aboard.
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