Here are the highlights from my time traveling deeper in Guatemala as a Kiva Fellow. Read all about my adventures in Guatemala here: A Day in the Life of a Kiva Fellow A Kiva Update and the T2T New Lending Group Shots from Guatemala: Flores, Solola, Panajachel, Tikal Ruins, Antigua,
I was selected by Kiva to be a member of their Kiva Fellowship program in Guatemala. My job was to be the connection between lenders and borrowers through local financial institutions. It was an amazing experience and you can read all about it in the following articles about Volunteering in
This is a peek into my daily routine as a Kiva Fellow in Guatemala. I was working with a new microfinance partner in ADICLA, so most days consisted of visiting borrowers around the region and uploading their profiles to the Kiva.org network. Join the T2T Kiva Lending Team and help
Strap yourself in for a magical ride through Guatemala’s kitchens and roadside stands. Join me on a vibrant visual tour of the delicious things I savor daily while living here in Sololá. Guatemalan food is not only economical and flavorful but also woven from many Latin American staples like rice,
It’s been two months since I arrived in Guatemala and kicked off my adventure with Kiva.org, so I wanted to take a minute to update you on my experience thus far and introduce you to my latest initiative. My primary task here in Sololá has been to work with a
It’s Friday. I’ve done a lot of talking this week. I’ll leave it to the photos to tell the story. Here’s my week in a nutshell. Enjoy the photos and then go enjoy your weekend. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director
Today marks a very special holiday in Latin culture. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the holiday that focuses on the gathering of friends and family to pray for and remember those who have died. The celebration takes place on November 2nd, directly following el Dia de
Come with me on my latest adventure as I make the leap from San Francisco, California to Solola, Guatemala where I will begin working with Kiva for the next few months. READ: First Impressions of Guatemala GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion
I had a great week traveling deeper through the Guatemalan countryside and I’m getting more comfortable with my surroundings everyday. Next week, I’ll be traveling outside my work’s jurisdiction for the first time in a month of being here in Guatemala and I’m excited about bringing you new photos from a different
Foto Friday is back and better than ever! Actually, I just added a “z” at the end of “Foto” to make it seem cool. What do you think? Impressed? I figured, one photo on Friday was just a tease, so I added a “z” and vow to bring you multiple