Esperanza Vision Trips: Thoughts From Past Participants
July 28, 2017 | Ezperanza International
The Esperanza Vision Trip experience was a vivid reminder of the hope and strength that God can provide to people in any situation as well as an inspiring example of how impactful it can be to empower people to be able to be the driving force for improving their own lives and the lives of their family and community.
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Esperanza Vision Trips: An Authentic and Transformational Experience
July 25, 2017 | Megan Meadows, Esperanza International Intern
An Esperanza Vision Trip offers an opportunity for guests to witness transformational, Christ-centered development first-hand. During a four-day stay in the Dominican Republic, guests will be exposed to all facets of Esperanza’s work, model, and the people we serve.
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Ysaura: Maestra in the Classroom, Maestra in Life
July 22, 2017 | Alex Smith, Esperanza International Intern
This is a story. It’s a story about Ysaura Nace Joseft who, as the title blatantly gave away, is una maestra in every sense of the word. To explain, her job is literally that of una maestra, which translates to a teacher in English, but, the word maestro (or maestra in the feminine form) means more than simply a teacher.
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Marseille Jean Dorsinvit: A Visionary Businessman and Father
July 20, 2017 | Megan Meadows, Esperanza International Intern
When I arrived at the Banco de Esperanza (BDE) meeting, Marseille greeted me by yelling “God Bless America.” I giggled, because I was quite thrown off by this nontraditional Dominican greeting. Initially, I assumed that Marseille had just learned some random American phrases, but much to my surprise, he is actually fluent in English.
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Loan Officers: The Heroes Changing Homes
July 15, 2017 | Alex Smith, Esperanza International Intern
On a fateful summer evening in 1985, the dream for Esperanza was born on a simple platter of food as Dave and Vicky provided a small feast to a cluster of hungry boys. Then, the inspiration solidified into an organization in 1995.
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Banco de Esperanza: A Bank and Opportunity for Spiritual Growth
July 07, 2017 | Megan Meadows, Esperanza International Intern
Esperanza is so much more than a bank. Banco de Esperanza (BDE) does not just give out loans; it truly provides Associates with a hope for the future. This hope is not solely based on financial stability but is also based on the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
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Women’s Health – A Life-Saving Endeavor
July 01, 2017 | Megan Meadows, Esperanza International Intern
According to Ben Wolford, a Newsweek journalist, “cervical cancer is a disease of poverty.” Woldford’s article reveals that cervical cancer affects over half a million women worldwide each year and that 85% of these cases occur in developing countries such as the Dominican Republic
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Why Esperanza? The Fulfillment of Family
June 24, 2017 | Alex Smith, Esperanza International Intern
As a rising senior in college, nearly every friend of mine is working an internship of some variety this summer. Their jobs fill the spectrum of possibilities throughout the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, but few are more vocal about theirs than the students who are working in the finance field.
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Hope for a Father – José’s Story
June 16, 2017 | Esperanza
José Onaca, age 56, is a member of the Banco de Esperanza called Deuteronomy in the community of Sabanitas. He owns his own butcher shop, which he runs with the help of his 26-year-old son. Though he has been in the business for twelve years, since joining Esperanza six years ago, José has been able to widely expand the variety and quantity of the beef and pork he sells. José first heard about Esperanza from his pastor and joined soon afterward.
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Meet our Summer Interns!
June 10, 2017 | Esperanza International
This summer we are honored to welcome two outstanding interns to serve in our Branch Offices in the Dominican Republic! These ambitious individuals have their hearts set after the Lord and are dedicated to ending poverty through means of microfinance and holistic services.
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