It’s Friday again! Where does the week go?
This week, we funded 5 students. We’re adding more students to the site over the next few days, so we hope to fund even more through the end of August.
On Tuesday, we were inspired by a visit from President Obama literally right next door to our office! When we all arrived to work that morning, we saw crowds gathering and there was a buzz of excitement going. Read Lindsey’s great blog post for more about this adventurous day for us.
We want to close out this week by sharing one of our absolute favorite photos…pictured below is Nardith, one of first students from Peru that our lenders were able to fund. She, and her little brother Stephen, have experienced the transformative change that microfinance can enable. (Stephen is one happy, mischievous little boy, and our favorite!!)
Over four years ago, after finishing high school, Nardith was attending college. However, she got pregnant and, between working full-time, going to school full-time, and taking care of her newborn son, it was just too much for this single mom to juggle. However, Nardith’s mother, Angela, had received a microloan from EDAPROSPO in the past, and used those funds to successfully start a taxi business. Angela transformed from a struggling single mom, to one with a strong source of income.
Nardith was inspired by this, and thought that perhaps EDAPROSPO could help her too…
Fast-forward four years. Nardith is currently going to school full time (4 hours of class in the morning, 3 hours of class at night) and working full time selling paintings at a tourist shop during the afternoon in between classes. Her grades are good and she likes her professors. She’s excited about school even though her studies are quite challenging.
She has also started to pay back her loan – and her family is just as excited, and pleased with her progress as Nardith is.
Remember, you can generate some good karma by lending to a student today!
Nardith and Stephen. We hope to fund Stephen's education down the road, as well!
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