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Kimia

Kimia

9 Articles

What does Microfinance “look like” in the US?

What does Microfinance “look like” in the US?

Microfinance

Jul 2010

Host a Kiva representative at your event!

Host a Kiva representative at your event!

Microfinance

Jul 2010

Micro-Franchising: Despensas are the new 7-11

Micro-Franchising: Despensas are the new 7-11

Microfinance

Apr 2010

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!

Microfinance

Mar 2010

Kiva Lenders: Steps to Empowerment

Kiva Lenders: Steps to Empowerment

Microfinance

Dec 2009

Poco a Poco, no?

Poco a Poco, no?

Microfinance

Dec 2009

My Motorcycle Diary from Guayaquil

My Motorcycle Diary from Guayaquil

Microfinance

Nov 2009

Main Street = D-MIRO’s Main Priority

Main Street = D-MIRO’s Main Priority

Microfinance

Oct 2009

Graduating the Cabby Test = Kiva Fellow!

Graduating the Cabby Test = Kiva Fellow!

Microfinance

Sep 2009

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