Author Archive
Pictures and Perspectives from South Africa
EB Moore, KF13 South Africa
As my fellowship approaches its completion, I hope to share my experiences and knowledge with a new fellow. Along our journey I realize that what I know of South Africa after three months only scratches the surface.
South Africa’s Inspirational Women
EB Moore, KF13 South Africa
Now that Women’s Development Businesses (WDB), Kiva’s new field partner in South Africa, has begun posting loans, maybe you’re curious about who their clients are. I want to share with you snapshots into the lives of two of WDB’s clients from the Mpumalanga province.
Welcome Aboard, South Africa!
by EB Moore, KF13 South Africa
Please join me in welcoming Women’s Development Businesses as Kiva’s newest field partner. Not only is WDB bringing its borrowers to the Kiva community, but it is also allowing Kiva lenders to connect with borrowers in a previously untapped country – that’s right, as of this week Kiva lenders will be able to connect with borrowers in South Africa!
This, too, is Liberia
by EB Moore, KF12 Liberia
As I prepare to leave Liberia, I find that I’m at a loss for words to describe my feelings. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, I’m letting some photos do the talking for me in this photo diary.
Bridging the Divide
By EB Moore, KF12 Liberia
As the concept of microfinance has become more widely known, it has grown to occupy a strange space between business and philanthropy. Where is it currently, and where should it be?
A Taste of Liberia
By EB Moore, KF12 Liberia
To help wrap up food month at Kiva, I wanted to share some of what I’ve learned about Liberian food. Here is a short discussion of Liberian food, a recipe for Potato Greens, and links for those who want to learn more.
Google Comes to Liberia
By EB Moore, KF12 Liberia
Several days ago I attended an event at Monrovia’s City Hall called “Internet Camp Liberia,” hosted by representatives from Google. I found it very informative and well-targeted, in addition to having some larger implications for microfinance in the region.
Debt Collecting Can Be Fun!
By EB Moore, KF12 Liberia
As Kiva lenders, you have experienced the exciting feeling of seeing your loaned funds return to your account, ready to be re-lent – but what happens when your funds aren’t returned when you were expecting them (or at all)?
As a Kiva fellow working with LEAP (Local Enterprise Assistance Program) in Liberia, I was able to get first hand experience with how delinquent loans are dealt with. After just one week on the job, I joined a loan officer, branch manager, and branch supervisor on their trip to visit clients in arrears.
