A miner has a large wad of coca leaves in his cheek. The coca leaves give energy and curb hunger, helping miners get through the day. Taken in a mine at Cerro Rico in Potosi, Bolivia. Read: Potosi, Bolivia: Through Children's Eyes © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Eva hand weaves hats - what we would call Panama Hats - in the village of Parroquia Quingeo outside of Cuenca, Ecuador. She has a small loan through Kiva to help her buy materials. Here, she shows us some of her work in progress. Read: What is Microfinance: A View from the Field © www.uncorneredmarket.com
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