Our borrowers have received a very special visit. Tom, a contractor in Virginia and one of the members of the Kiva community, came from Washington D.C. to meet Ervin Lino at Picanteria Tres Hermanos and Teodoro Burgos at his mechanic shop. Despite their language barrier, Tom and the borrowers were able to discuss the loans and the effects of microfinance. Tom even brought Ervin a gift, a knife he could use for his business. He also enjoyed a dish of encebollado at Picanteria Tres Hermanos. The Mifex team wants to extend their gratitude to Tom and his girlfriend, who not only contributed towards the loan, but who also have taken the initiative to come to Ecuador, learn more about the socio-economic landscape of the country, and meet some of the people they help face-to-face.
Read all about the visit on Tom’s Blog !
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