We trekked ourselves outside of Nong Khiaw and came across some villages that were paid less than the occasional visit from tourists. We showed the mother the photo afterwards in the display, and she called her family and friends around to look at it. Everyone in the village seemed to get a good laugh. Read more about the villages near Nong Khiaw, Laos.
Paolina tells us about her family business of raising guinea pigs (cuy), cows (for milk and cheese) and creating handicrafts to sell at the local market. Taken in the village of Ucchus near Huancavelica, Peru. Read more about microfinance at work in Huancavelica. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
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