Support Lisa's Kiva Fellowship - VietNamaste
Support Lisa's Kiva Fellowship - VietNamaste
Support Lisa's Kiva Fellowship - VietNamaste
Support Lisa's Kiva Fellowship - VietNamaste
Support Lisa's Kiva Fellowship - VietNamaste
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Support Lisa's Kiva Fellowship - VietNamaste
"Dreams are universal. Opportunities are not."
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Namaste: Mutual Respect. "The gesture Namaste represents the belief that there is a divine spark within each of us that is located in the heart chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgment of the soul in one by the soul in another."
THE EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT – I AM A KIVA FELLOW!!
In mid-September, I will be moving to Vietnam for four months to participate in the Kiva Fellowship Program. Kiva is a micro-financing non-profit whose mission is to alleviate poverty by leveraging the power of a crowdfunding platform to connect people in need with those who can give. Kiva allows people like you and I to empower entrepreneurs and small businesses in 83 under-developed and developing countries. Kiva is a world-renowned organization that has received over $3.5M in grants from Google due to its dedication to social and economic impact. Former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey have both heavily endorsed Kiva. 100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes directly to funding loans (Check out the About Kiva video above). Since 2005, Kiva has provided $881.2M+ in loans and borrowers have repaid this at a rate of 97%. A few ways in which I will be involved are:
SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT – HELP ME HELP OTHERS
Here’s the rub: just like any non-profit, Kiva must try to do more with less. With this in mind, to better maximize Kiva's impact my fellowship will be on an unpaid, volunteer basis. A no-income, all expenses lifestyle, is very scary. Taking into account airfare, accommodation, training, immunization, daily necessities, and field visits for a minimum of four months, I have calculated the costs will amount to just over $8000. I will fund a portion from my savings, but would really love to rally support for the rest.
*Note: Any additional costs not essential to the fellowship program will come out of my own pocket.
WHY I AM DOING THIS
I am extremely fortunate and appreciative of my privileges and have always felt that I can do more to give back and to show my gratitude for my good fortune. A tenet of Kiva is that “All people deserve the chance to build a better life for their families.” By contributing my skills and focusing on the human side of business, I am giving back to the world that has given so much to my family and I. "Dreams are universal. Opportunities are not." I strongly feel that I must do everything I can to bridge the gap between those who are lucky enough to have opportunities versus those who haven't been as fortunate.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP
I understand that not everyone can contribute financially at the moment. No worries! You can still help by spreading the word about my campaign to your family/friends/colleagues.
You can also visit kiva.org to learn more about the cause and consider helping someone launch or improve their businesses and build a better life for themselves.
TOKENS OF THANKS
*Each incremental tier includes all the rewards of tiers above it (e.g., a $125 donation will get you a souvenir gift, a postcard, and exclusive field updates!)
If you’d like to claim your token of thanks, please remember to leave your email so I can contact you.
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Additional Information re Kiva:
• Former President Bill Clinton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq-59l9hGNY.
• Jessica Jackley's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_jackley_pover....
• Oprah: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ABWDEBUo_4I.