Traveling to the Dominican Republic – Evan Lory

I traveled to the Dominican Republic in March as a representative of Wisconsin Microfinance. It was my first trip to a developing country. Upon arrival, I quickly realized how much I take for granted, where necessities like clean water, electricity, education, and healthcare seem so commonplace. At the same time, I realized how much the… Continue reading Traveling to the Dominican Republic – Evan Lory

Loan Recipients in the Dominican Republic – Evan Lory

I recently had the privilege of traveling to the Dominican Republic to deliver funding for loans for female business women. While there, I met many loan recipients and learned about the kinds of businesses that are being funded. Nataylis is a talented 24-year-old who runs her own hair salon in the small community of La… Continue reading Loan Recipients in the Dominican Republic – Evan Lory