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Author Topic: Journal entries that make an impact  (Read 32501 times)
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Eli
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« on: November 03, 2007, 08:13:11 PM »
It is stories like this that just proves to me that Kiva reaches into realms and makes an impact beyond my comprehension.  My eyes are opened further each and every day.  I just haven't been able to get this one out of my head:

www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=12454

Don't you just wish you could adopt her?
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« Reply To This #1 on: November 03, 2007, 08:26:38 PM »
thanks for sharing, i'd like em both! 

kudos to Mekong Plus
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« Reply To This #2 on: November 03, 2007, 08:29:28 PM »
I agree, Eli, that's a great Journal.  Smiley

In truth, as discussed on another thread on Journals, almost any Journal is a real connection with the borrowers, and yet the ability of the MFIs to post them without the aid of Fellows from Kiva is severely restricted.  Anything we can come up with to make that task easier or more efficient would undoubtedly help.

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« Reply To This #3 on: November 03, 2007, 08:43:35 PM »
Quote from: Henry on November 03, 2007, 08:26:38 PM
thanks for sharing, i'd like em both! 

kudos to Mekong Plus

I stand corrected, yes, I'd like to adopt them both!
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In the end, we will conserve only what we love.
We will love only what we understand.
We will understand only what we have been taught.
                           ~Baba Dioum, Senegal
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« Reply To This #4 on: November 24, 2007, 02:16:25 PM »
Hi,
Ever since I read that journal, I could not keep it out of my head.
I've contacted Mekong Plus to see if I could help the lady.
This morning I got a reply back from a staff of Mekong Plus.
They have actually put up an assistance plan (see attachment) for Ms Cao.
What a story. This made my day.

Kudos to Mekong Plus

Khang
* Assistance planning for Nguyen Thi Cao.pdf (162.05 KB - downloaded 190 times.)
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« Reply To This #5 on: November 24, 2007, 02:51:55 PM »
Khang, that is incredible news -- will you be helping sponsor this family?  (Want some help?  Wink )

--Diane.
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« Reply To This #6 on: November 24, 2007, 09:31:51 PM »
Great job khang.  Thanks for following through.  What happens from here?
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In the end, we will conserve only what we love.
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We will understand only what we have been taught.
                           ~Baba Dioum, Senegal
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« Reply To This #7 on: November 25, 2007, 08:35:55 AM »
For now I'm sending 250 usd for the repair of the house (hut I should say) and try to raise the rest.
And for the little girl, I'm setting up a fund for her (child care/education/school fees ...). This will be sent to Mrs Cao on a monthly basis.
I hope that this will help them.

K.
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« Reply To This #8 on: November 25, 2007, 08:42:40 AM »
What is the saying....there but through the grace of God go I?? Another time, another life...that could be me and my granddaughter....please keep us posted.

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« Reply To This #9 on: November 25, 2007, 08:43:23 AM »
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story, Khang.  Sure does put a face on both extreme poverty and the impact of aid.  Keep us up dated, please.  

eliz
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