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©2006 NamasteDirect, all rights reserved. | Updated May, 2006
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First Microcredit Borrowers Conference
November 14-16, 2007
Panajachel, Guatemala
The first of its kind Microborrowers Conference was recently held in Panajachel, Guatemala near Lake Atitlan and it was a roaring success! Just under 100 NamasteDirect borrowers were invited to participate in the conference. In spite of what we assumed would be tremendous obstacles, the women arrived excited and ready to learn. For almost all, this was the very first time away from home, chores, and children. The borrowers stayed in the Grand Hotel and enjoyed meeting new people, sharing experiences, and learning vital tips on improving their businesses. |
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WORKSHOPS:
Animal Husbandry Permaculture Local and International Marketing Basic Business Training Marketing and Promotion Weaving |
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71 women attended a local basketball game in Panajachel. Picture it - the photo below is of 5'8" Development Director Jennifer Williams. Now picture Maria Luisa standing next to 6'5" player Jorge from Friendship Bridge! |
A boat trip around beautiful Lake Atitlan |
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This may well be the next step for NamasteDirect in helping to alleviate poverty in the Mayan community. More than just providing a microloan, the Microborrowers Conference may well become a popular training session for new educators. These community leaders, thanks to the help of a microcredit loan, will start changing their communities, one village at a time. |
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