Higher education opportunities aren’t a reality for most females in Cambodia. Making it to university is a feat for the average male, let alone female. With limited household income, rural families have difficulties supporting their children through school, especially beyond a primary education. The odds for children to make it through secondary school will inevitably [...]
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Fortune and Privilege
May 25th, 2008 — , Cambodia, Jessica Young, Maxima from Jessica Young @ Kiva Blogs from the Field
Phal An is famous
May 20th, 2008 — , Jessica Young, Maxima, rice wine from Jessica Young @ Kiva Blogs from the Field
Often when I visit clients with a loan officer, we show them a picture of their KIVA profile and explain that people around the world have read about them and helped to finance their loans. Upon seeing their pictures, many blush with embarrassment. (For many, it’s one of the few photos they’ve taken in their [...]
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April 30th, 2008 — , Cambodia, Jessica Young, Maxima from Jessica Young @ Kiva Blogs from the Field
Most of the clients I visit make just enough money from their businesses to get by day to day. When you ask what their future plans or hopes are, some have none in sight- just repeating the same monotonous labor, day in and day out, to continue to put food on the table… challenging enough [...]
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April 7th, 2008 — , Cambodia, Jessica Young, Maxima from youngjl @ Kiva Blogs from the Field
This is why I love my office…
The other day at work, my colleagues found out I have a cell phone. They immediately took turns getting my digits- wanting my phone # ‘just because.’ Some who are hesitant to use English will call and hang up as a “just wanted to say ‘hi’” gesture. Better yet, [...]
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April 7th, 2008 — , Cambodia, Jessica Young, Maxima from youngjl @ Kiva Blogs from the Field
Just one epic of a post to depict a day in the field:
Only after experiencing the lows can you fully appreciate the highs. While everyday in the field is an incredible experience, some days are absolutely exhausting- mentally. The 8 hours in 90 degree sun dressed like I’m observing purdah is fine… off-roading on a [...]
Kiva Loves Maxima
April 6th, 2008 — , Cambodia, Jessica Young, Maxima from youngjl @ Kiva Blogs from the Field
Only a few weeks into my fellowship in Cambodia, some things are already unmistakably clear. The Maxima staff, who I feel very fortunate to be working with, are an extremely dedicated, close knit family with an excellent client rapport and a visible love for their work. Because they love their work, they love Kiva; as [...]
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