Community Development. Care Givers. Gospel
All the nations that have been influenced by Christianity have something in common: December is a month for celebration. Companies celebrate the successes of the year, families share memories around the table and communities remember those that passed. However, too often we forget what the real reason for celebration is: the incarnation of God. Unfortunately, …
We don’t need to be health experts to understand how to avoid certain diseases. It is well known that just by continually washing your hands you can prevent more than 200 illnesses. It looks like a small task but it is of tremendous importance, even to the point the UN has declared October the 15th …
Carol joined Microfinance (MF) 5 years ago when MiBanco La Fe was set up in the community of Buenos Aires (Jarabacoa). Carol and her husband (Alex) were the owners of a small butcher shop named Carnicería la Callecita, and they were facing the normal difficulties that all small business owners face. Initially, MF gave Carol and Alex …
At Students International, the summer and the students go hand-in-hand. It is a time for meeting new people, a time for sharing what we do during the year with people from other countries and cultures. Along with our students, this summer we have been working on a new project. Microfinance invests in its associates and …
Johanna is 35 years old. She has a 10 years old son, is a single mother and lives in the community of Hatillo. She has been part of the Microbank La Union for the last 3 years and runs a beauty salon. Johanna has been involved in the beauty business for the last 15 years …
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