jessicashortall.blogspot.com
My (social) life: Microlending goes niche
http://jessicashortall.blogspot.com/2009/07/microlending-goes-niche.html
Blogging on hold while I get some work done! Monday, July 13, 2009. I have become a slightly obsessive fan of Lend4Health. A micro-lending site that allows users to lend directly to families struggling with the bills for alternative treatments for their kids with Autism, Aspergers, and related conditions. It's simple, transparent, and meaningful. So it's got me wondering how many other micro-sites are out there doing micro-lending. Kiva. And there are small business lending sites like Lending Club. That ...
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: Hospitals and Holidays (posted by Lindsay)
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2011/08/hospitals-and-holidays-posted-by.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Sunday, August 28, 2011. Hospitals and Holidays (posted by Lindsay). Heading along the Pisac route. The. Climbed the steep hill out of Cuzco at a snail pace. This enraged passengers who were expected at work by daybreak. “My grandmother can walk faster! 8221; said one passenger. “Let’s go back to the terminal and board another. 8221; commented another. As the. Driver fought back, Adrian and I sat back in our chairs chuckling. Mid-point between Q’enqo and Cco...
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: May 2010
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Monday, May 31, 2010. Interviews, Plans, Meetings in PERU. Work is well underway currently and we have been busy planning, organizing, and meeting with students! I have finally begun my interviews with the students and it is definitely a remarkable experience. The interviews are also completely in Spanish, and it is a complete thrill to conduct a full 30 minute interview in a foreign language! Meanwhile, enjoy some of the photos below:. Links to this post. Today&#...
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: Counting down the days in Peru (posted by Kie)
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2011/08/counting-down-days-in-peru-posted-by.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Counting down the days in Peru (posted by Kie). From attending a wedding on Friday evening, buying office furniture for Casa Mosqoy, purchasing decorations for Saturday’s graduation and induction ceremony, and possibly spraining my big toe during a soccer game yesterday, the past few days in Cuzco have definitely not been boring. As well as threw toilet paper on the field while jumping around and cheering. 8221; (How great! That night, ...
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: August 2009
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2009_08_01_archive.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Sunday, August 30, 2009. The Big Sunday reunion. Our Sunday began by Gerry (who is an ESL teacher from UVIC volunteering here with Mosqoy) and I taking a local bus to Pisac for some shopping in the popular Pisac artisans´ market. Spent about 3 hours haggling and bargaining and left with 6 pairs of gloves made out of alpaca wool for souvenirs, a tuc and a new bag and all for $20! After my introduction Gerry, who is an ESL teacher from UVic and who will be holding E...
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: August 2011
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archive.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Tying up Loose Ends (posted by Kie). The Graduation and Induction Ceremony. At approximately 10:30 am on Saturday, about 10-12 volunteers and I started working on cleaning and putting up decorations in the Salon Comunal of Ollantaytambo for the graduation and induction ceremony of Mosqoy generations 2 and 4. Meanwhile, Lindsay took pictures with some students outside the Salon while I communicated with Ashli and tried to organize a few ...
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: October 2009
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Saturday, October 3, 2009. Week 4, my final week and return to Canada. I have since returned to Canada, and things are now busier than ever. I am currently working on translating the videos to turn them into student updates, which will be posted on Education Generation's website. We are also working on editing the footage and creating a video which will include the student interviews. Keep visiting our website regularly for the video and student updates.
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: July 2011
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Friday, July 29, 2011. The Past Few Days (posted by Kie). Gregorio conversed with the weavers in Quechua and the weavers articulated that they would appreciate English classes, cooking classes, interior design support, help in the communal garden, and support with creating a brochure about Amaru(including a route on how to get there) so that the community can become more tourist-friendly. An offering of tea and bread in Amaru. Lindsay and I with the Amaru weavers.
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: Moving into Casa Mosqoy (posted by Kie)
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2011/08/moving-into-casa-mosqoy-posted-by-kie.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Saturday, August 20, 2011. Moving into Casa Mosqoy (posted by Kie). And there is no aguas calientes (ie. hot water). Coming from a developed country, I have been spoiled with always being able to access hot water so it is definitely difficult to shower in ice-cold water. Just the thought of it makes me shiver! I’d like to end this blog post on a happy note – more than half the money has been raised to bring two of the Peru leaders, Elvira and Ebhert, t...A box of ...
edgenfellow.blogspot.com
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru: June 2010
http://edgenfellow.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html
Education Generation Fellowship in Peru. Saturday, June 26, 2010. Mosqoy 3 Day Trip! Part of my work with Mosqoy 3 is to integrate the new generation of students into the Mosqoy program. In addition, I am working towards creating a cohesive bond between the students and facilitating teambuilding events and exercises. We were exhausted by the time we got there), we immediately opened the food. Sitting in what used to be the room of a general Inca, we ate papaya and got to know each other better. W...Visit...
