Linda is a Kiva borrower, meaning that she has received a small loan financed on the internet through Kiva lenders. Together with her sister, they have used their loans to expand their family business (tortillas, pork rinds, beans) and a small shop. Linda's specialty seems to be making the pork rinds (chicharron). In this photo she's cleaning out pig bits to use later on in the process. Taken in a village outside of Masaya, Nicaragua. Read: What is Microfinance: A View from the Field © www.uncorneredmarket.com
These two women greeted us enthusiastically, with almost accent-less English, as we walked up to Paraw Bibi (pilgrimage site). Read more about Turkmenistan.
These two girls took good care of their baby brother. ..His necklace also provides extra protection...from snakes and other dangers. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.
