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New City, New Field Partner: Settling into the “Big Durian” (Part 1 of 2)

By Laurie Young, KF16, Indonesia

Durians

A little over 4 months ago Kiva welcomed a new field partner headquartered in Jakarta, VisionFund Indonesia (VFI). VFI operates out of the two largest cities in Indonesia: Jakarta and Surabaya. Because it’s a relatively new relationship, a fellow has yet to spend time with VFI or be placed in Jakarta. That’s where I enter this story. I’m working with VFI to help them move from a pilot to active status. Within my two-part series, I’ll give you a taste of what it’s like to get settled in the field and get to know a new partner.

Continue Reading 6 September 2011 at 04:00 13 comments


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