Sunday, September 1, 2019

letting my money travel to fiji

I've been going a bit stir-crazy since June, when I was stranded in St. Augustine.
The new shift cable is still very stiff, making fifth gear nigh unattainable.
So, no highway driving in my recent past and none in my near future.
What's a travel bug like me to do?
Well, how about the next best thing: letting my money see the world for me?
That was actually my thought process!
And where better to go than somewhere neither I, nor my money, had traveled?
The island country of Fiji fit the bill quite nicely!
Plus, my Nerdfighters had recommended two loans in that community.
Bravo!

Teraina was in need of funds for her fledgling fuel business.
What caught my attention?
She's a 54-year-old following her dream of being a source of kerosene and benzene for her community, as well as being a source of support for her family of six.
Yes, I can help with that!

That left me with another twenty-five dollars available at kiva.
This time, the money for the microloan went to Bobo.
She already had an established canteen, but she needed funds to expand, to allow purchase of a freezer and frozen meats for her steady clientele.
Not only would she be helping others, but she'd be better able to support her four children.
Yes, I can help with that, too!

i thank You, God, for allowing me to grant those gifts to others.

7 comments:

faustina said...

As of this date, Bobo and Teraina have repaid 64% of their debt to me.
Brava to both of them!

kiva said...

Oh, my, Bobo has been quite industrious and is almost paid off!

"Bobo in Fiji
$0.60 repaid this month
Paying back:
72% repaid ($18.10 of $25.00)"

kiva said...

Teraina is well on her way to being paid up, too!

"Teraina in Fiji
$0.52 repaid this month
Paying back:
76% repaid ($19.02 of $25.00)"

faustina said...

More repayments from these two women!


75% REPAID! ($18.70 of $25.00)
Bobo in Fiji
$0.60 repaid this month
Thank you for helping Bobo to buy a freezer and frozen meat such as boneless beef, chicken wings, chicken feet, pork liver and giblets.

Teraina in Fiji
$0.52 repaid this month
Paying back:
78% repaid ($19.54 of $25.00)

faustina said...

These two women have done it again!

77% REPAID! ($19.15 of $25.00)
Bobo in Fiji
$0.45 repaid this month
Thank you for helping Bobo to buy a freezer and frozen meat such as boneless beef, chicken wings, chicken feet, pork liver and giblets.


Teraina in Fiji
$0.39 repaid this month
Paying back:
80% repaid ($19.93 of $25.00)

kiva said...

More repayments from these two women!


Bobo in Fiji
$0.60 repaid this month
Paying back:
79% repaid ($19.75 of $25.00)


Teraina in Fiji
$0.52 repaid this month
Paying back:
82% repaid ($20.45 of $25.00)

faustina said...

I am so proud of these two women in Fiji!

As for Teraina, she is completely repaid my microloan to her!
How magnificent!!!

from Kiva on April 1st:

100% REPAID! ($25.00 of $25.00)
Teraina in Fiji
$4.55 repaid this month
Thank you for helping Teraina to refill a drum each of kerosene and benzene to start off her fuel business.


Bobo in Fiji
$0.60 repaid this month
Paying back:
81% repaid ($20.35 of $25.00)