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The High Cost of Higher Learning
Last week in Rwanda, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced plans to cut its funding programs for university students in order to funnel that money into primary and secondary education. In a country where citizens have limited access to credit, even for income generating activities, the cancellation of these programs could mean a premature end to some students’ educational careers.
Inauguration Day in Rwanda
Monday September 6th was a national holiday here in Rwanda as the nation celebrated the inauguration of President Paul Kagame for a second seven year term. Controversy aside, there is no denying that President Kagame gets results.
Traveling to Liberia? Be Prepared.
As my time in Liberia comes to a close, I am reflecting back on all that I’ve learned over the last three months. I’d like to pass along some helpful information to any readers who may be planning to travel to Liberia in the future.
Think, Pray, Work
In 1997 Esther Borh was a LEAP Borrower. Today she is the branch manager of one of LEAP’s 12 branches. In describing her job, Esther says that, “I think, pray, and work for everyone.”
USA vs. An Entire Continent
With this win, Ghana would become only the third African team to ever make it to the quarterfinals of The World Cup. No, Ghana, and Africa as a whole, had much more riding on this game.
Why Do We Lend?
After immersing myself in all things Kiva, I was prepared to answer a lot of questions, but none as basic as this one.
How Do You Define “Efficient”?
Even in my wildest “imagine what it would be like” scenarios, never in a million years did I stop to ask myself, “How did people conduct modern day business before paved roads, a reliable postal service, unlimited phone plans, reliable electricity, etc.?” Well here in Liberia, the questions are not hypothetical.
