Esperanza International

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[cjp1973]

I found this article last night as I was getting through my pile of magazines on Esperanza International.  Enjoy.


http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/majorleague-baseball-player-helps-the-impoverished-start-businesses/article125462.html

I am just posting the link in here because there are related slide shows about some of the borrowers that are fun to look at as well.

Charmaine

[Mona]

Great article, Charmaine! Thanks for sharing. 

[AccountAbility]

Thanks.  I've been impressed with these guys and have taken a special interest in their loans.

Dan

[Jan & John]

Thanks Charmaine.  I too, will watch for more from Esperanza.

It is wonderful to hear the success stories but it is even more wonderful to hear the story behind the story.  The reasons why a person would devote their savings and themselves to helping the poor.  Makes me feel that what we are doing here is such a tiny part.  But important nevertheless and together we can all make a difference.

One statement stood out for me...
"People have to take ownership of the process and learn to be responsible. That's the key to our method. We'll give the resources and training, but you need to bring the spirit and responsibility."

jan