What is the Bank of Esperanza?
July 06, 2016 | Esperanza
Banks of Esperanza are the platform through which Esperanza International is able to engage with their associates. A Bank provides an opportunity for community, friendship, solidarity, and growth. A bank is a place where people can learn and teach, grow and realize.
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How Luisa Became an International Business Owner
June 24, 2016 | Esperanza
Luisa Nunez, 60, is the definition of transformation and a shining example of entrepreneurship. After moving to Santo Domingo when she was young, she lived with her aunt, who was an avid sewer. Lucia quickly fell in love with the idea of being a dressmaker and became her aunt’s apprentice.
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Celebrating the new Esperanza Office!
June 11, 2016 | Esperanza
Earlier this week, Esperanza was blessed to have a formal inauguration of the beautiful new office located in Samaná. The front room overlooking the center plaza was packed with more than twenty people rejoicing in the new chapter of the Samaná branch office. Pastors, doctors, associates, staff, and community leaders were all joined together in one room to celebrate the juncture.
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A Glimpse into the 2016 Interns’ Field Visit
June 03, 2016 | Esperanza
We’re thrilled to welcome the 2016 Esperanza summer interns and 2016-17 Moritz Fellow! We are fortunate to have three impressive young college students and one recent graduate who took the leap of faith to come down and serve with Esperanza in the Dominican Republic.
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The Good Future
May 19, 2016 | Esperanza
Fermin Cruz, 63, lives in the Casa Colorada community in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic with his wife Marta. He owns a workshop, and is proud to say that his business has grown and improved considerably since he first opened his shop 20 years ago.
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Why Esperanza? An Employee’s Perspective.
May 02, 2016 | Esperanza
We’re continuing our series “Why Esperanza?”, in which we’re speaking with some of the amazing people that make Esperanza so special. In this edition, we hear from Esperanza employee Patricia Gonzalez! Thank you to Patricia for sharing her time and wisdom with us!
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Vote for Esperanza in the Month of Microfinance Video Contest!
April 28, 2016 | Esperanza
Esperanza is a finalist in the Month of Microfinance Video Contest! Month of Microfinance has dubbed April as the official month for clients of microfinance institutions worldwide. Their objectives are to (1) Form a Diverse Learning Community, (2) Foster Nuanced Conversation, and (3) Remind our community of its founding motivation – improving the lives of clients.
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Why Visit Esperanza?
April 21, 2016 | Esperanza
Check out our new infographic that shows the amazing ways Esperanza International has impacted poverty in the DR over the last 20 years!
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Come Visit Esperanza!
April 19, 2016 | Esperanza
For the first time in Esperanza’s 20 year history, we are excited to announce two open enrollment vision trips this summer! Esperanza hosts visitors to remove the mystique. We visit bank meetings and see our Associates gather, pray, worship, learn, and make loan payments.
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Why Esperanza? An Associate’s Perspective
March 31, 2016 | Esperanza
What makes Esperanza special? The people, of course! The donors, the employees, the associates that we serve – they all are a reflection of the incredible work that God is doing here in the Dominican Republic through Esperanza. We’ve been asking Esperanza’s people what it is that makes them want to be a part of the organization.
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