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« on: June 08, 2008, 02:22:24 PM » |
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I really, really am trying to get out of here, but I just discovered that incredibly, I already received an answer to a question I posed, only yesterday, in a comment to a journal posting I’d written.I thought it might be useful for us to have a thread where any of us can propose possible worthy projects for KivaFriends to get involved in -- related to our giving special help to some one Entrepreneur or another who seems to have a particularly compelling need.Since I’m running, right now, I’m only going to quickly say that my first “nominee” is Regina Jose in Mozambique who seems in pretty desperate need of a new wheelchair.http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=businesses&action=about&id=14249  Regina Jose - Mozambique To see the pertinent Journal posting and the correspondence that ensued from same, go to: Hmmm-mm. Something got messed up. So, all you have to do is click on this link then, scroll down to the journal posting and click on the blue hyperlink, there, that says " Comments (5)." Thanks, you guys.....EDIT: Thanks, Soriak. PayPal may be the way to go. Beatriz, hopefully, will be posting here soon with some thoughts.
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« Last Edit: June 08, 2008, 05:37:21 PM by Jill »
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Diane R
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« Reply To This #2 on: June 08, 2008, 03:01:23 PM » |
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Sadly, the Paypal account we had been using for the Mama Mark Fund and other collections has been frozen by Paypal to investigate as a possible terrorist funding account or something. I have JUST WITHIN THE LAST WEEK received a letter on letterhead stationary from James Maina at EbF which may convince Paypal to unfreeze that account, in which case I could offer my standard "collect there and send international wire for free" service.
But this all depends whether I can get Paypal to unfreeze the account.
Anyone want to see if someone at Kiva would like to help intervene? I am utterly exhausted with going around in circles with Paypal on this issue and don't really have the oomph to pursue it again.
--Diane.
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KivanSteven
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« Reply To This #3 on: June 08, 2008, 03:49:56 PM » |
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What about a western union international money order. Last I recall when attempting to send one to an acquaintance in Morocco, the cost was only about $15, although the total cost may depend on the total being sent. I do know there are sending limits per month, but they may vary by location. Im sure a cooperating MFI or field worker would be willing and able to cash it in, or even use the funds for what they are intended. It appears funds sent online to a Mozambique account through Western Union could reach to $999.99 per month and at a service charge of $18.50 if sent from CT. Wildly enough, if the same transaction is sent from someone in Ohio, the fee jumps to $81. California is $18.50 as well, while Washington like Ohio is $81, to give some examples. https://wumt.westernunion.com/WUCOMWEB/priceItServicesHome.do?method=save (link may not work because it is a secured page--if so visit www.westernunion.com) Anyone want to work on the approximate costs of a wheelchair in Mozambique? |
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« Last Edit: June 08, 2008, 03:52:33 PM by Ahimsa Steve »
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I find not direction in the readings of those with whom my eccentricities are similar, but rather validation.
My only solace is that I find a peaceful place where I might be resigned to my depriving loneliness.
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NevadaStars
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« Reply To This #4 on: June 08, 2008, 04:01:23 PM » |
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I located this organization. I briefly scanned the information and they have Mozambique listed as one of the countries for wheelchair distributions: http://wheelchairfoundation.org |
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KivanSteven
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« Reply To This #5 on: June 08, 2008, 05:38:51 PM » |
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Great find Margie--I wonder if they permit person specific donations, or if this entrepreneur would somehow have to find her way onto their list.
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I find not direction in the readings of those with whom my eccentricities are similar, but rather validation.
My only solace is that I find a peaceful place where I might be resigned to my depriving loneliness.
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Jan & John
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« Reply To This #7 on: June 08, 2008, 06:38:17 PM » |
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The Wheelchair Foundation page for Canada has this virtual tour of the wheelchairs they provide... followed up with a detailed description of the how-tos in giving wheelchairs in undeveloped countries... I don't want to be negative however it sounds like more than just an MFI rep going to a store to buy one. http://wheelchairfoundation.ca/deliveries_videos/wheelchair_tour.phpI will send a question to the contactus email address and see what I get back. jan |
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« Last Edit: June 08, 2008, 06:40:52 PM by Jan & John »
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"The place God calls you to is the place where your deepest gladness and the world's deepest hunger meet" - Fredrick Buechner (in Wishful Thinking). "Every child should be well born, well fed, well taught, well housed and well treated." Maude Riley, Alberta Council on Child and Family Welfare 1923 "Each of us feels that we are just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less without that missing drop." --Mother Teresa 1 click per person per day on this link means 1 additional cent for the Fistula Foundation - thanks! |
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« Reply To This #8 on: June 08, 2008, 07:21:53 PM » |
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Sadly, the Paypal account we had been using for the Mama Mark Fund and other collections has been frozen by Paypal to investigate as a possible terrorist funding account or something. I have JUST WITHIN THE LAST WEEK received a letter on letterhead stationary from James Maina at EbF which may convince Paypal to unfreeze that account, in which case I could offer my standard "collect there and send international wire for free" service.
But this all depends whether I can get Paypal to unfreeze the account.
Anyone want to see if someone at Kiva would like to help intervene? I am utterly exhausted with going around in circles with Paypal on this issue and don't really have the oomph to pursue it again.
--Diane.
Diane: What ever happened on this one? Do you have an update for us? Love to know! Lorna |
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Jan & John
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« Reply To This #9 on: June 08, 2008, 07:48:53 PM » |
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I just read the latest blog from Beatriz Mauro - she sounds really depressed. Even after reading field partners blogs for a while, I can't even imagine what that life must really be like. Perhaps sending money for her to buy a wheelchair will perk her up? Maybe we really can do this? http://fellowsblog.kiva.org/category/all/beatriz-mauro/- I'm putting Regina's photo on my desktop for a while...jan |
"The place God calls you to is the place where your deepest gladness and the world's deepest hunger meet" - Fredrick Buechner (in Wishful Thinking). "Every child should be well born, well fed, well taught, well housed and well treated." Maude Riley, Alberta Council on Child and Family Welfare 1923 "Each of us feels that we are just a drop in the ocean, but the ocean would be less without that missing drop." --Mother Teresa 1 click per person per day on this link means 1 additional cent for the Fistula Foundation - thanks! |
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