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<paging><page>1</page><total>61085</total><page_size>20</page_size><pages>3055</pages></paging><journal_entries type="list"><journal_entry><id>228611</id><subject>Grace says thank you</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Grace says thank you to all lenders on behalf of her family as her family living condition has greatly improved in terms of feeding and meeting some basic necessity.  Grace sells provision/kerosine. Thanks once again to all lenders&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T14:10:32Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485526</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228610</id><subject>Juana</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Juana used her loan to purchase food such as rice, oils, and noodles to cook food to sell at the market. She says that her business has improved since she received this loan, which is a huge success in her eyes. Juana is also very happy that all of her children are continuing with their studies. Juana has been with FINCA Peru for 5 years and appreciates the ease at which she can attain loans through them. Juana dreams of continuing to improve her business. Juana’s attached picture was taken on February 8, 2010.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T14:06:06Z</date><author>Viviana Salinas Lanao</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485520</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228608</id><subject>Marina</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Marina used her loan to purchase groceries such as rice, sugar and vegetables to sell at her store. She says that while business is a little slow right now because of summer vacation, overall her business has improved since she received this loan. Marina has been with FINCA Peru for 4 years and appreciates the all of the support to expand her business that they give her. Marina dreams of continuing to improve her business. Marina’s attached picture was taken on February 8, 2010.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T14:04:23Z</date><author>Viviana Salinas Lanao</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485519</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228607</id><subject>Elizabeth</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Elizabeth used her loan to purchase materials to make bricks for her business. She says that her business has improved since she received her loan. Elizabeth has been with FINCA Peru for 2 years and really enjoys working with them because of the training sessions they offer and because she has learned how to save her money. Her favorite training sessions were about being punctual and responsibility. Elizabeth dreams of continuing to improve her businesses. Elizabeth’s attached picture was taken on February 8, 2010.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T14:02:14Z</date><author>Viviana Salinas Lanao</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485515</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228602</id><subject>Helen says thank you </subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Helen says thank you to all lenders as it has become a lot easier for her family to feed and meet up basic needs. She was able to purchase more clothes for supply and provision for her shop leading to profit increase.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:46:29Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485507</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228599</id><subject>Taiwo business up date</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Taiwo sells drinks and in the night operates a bar outside her home, the last loan enabled her increase stock, her children needs are readily met and the general living condition has improved. A special thank you to kiva lenders and LAPO staffs who make this loan available to women like me she concluded.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:37:52Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485502</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228598</id><subject> Morifat business up date</subject><body>&lt;p&gt; Morifat purchase drinks in bulk at a discount which increases profit as the sales increases. She also said her business has a better stand than it was before. She said her family has moved into a better accommodation. She says thank you to kiva lenders.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:32:18Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228596</id><subject>Kikelomo business up dates</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Kikelomo added her personal savings and purchase drinks in bulk so as to meet customers demand. As her ability to meet customers need increases her own family needs also are better provided for. Thanks to all kiva lenders. &lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:29:47Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485497</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228593</id><subject>Maria business up date</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Maria purchased provision in bulk at a discount which increases profit as the sales increases. She also said her business has a better stand than it was before. She said her family has moved into a better accommodation. She says thank you to kiva lenders.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:19:05Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485492</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228592</id><subject>Bibiri business up date</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Bibiri Oshinowo  sells fairly used bags and clothes, the loan improved her sales and profit and she can now efficiently assist her husband who is a teacher in providing for the needs of their children. Thanks to kiva lenders. &lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:13:26Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485491</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228591</id><subject>Risikatu says thank you</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Risikatu says thank you to kiva as the loan improved her sales and profit and thereby gave her the ability to help her husband in shouldering a part of the financial need of the family, she says thank you to kiva lenders.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:09:46Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485490</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228590</id><subject>toyin business up date</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Toyin is a tailor and also sells tailoring materials, she has been in business for over five years and with the last loan her sales increased and the children school fees are paid on time. She and her husband plans to move into a better accommodation. Thanks to kiva lenders&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:06:14Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485489</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228589</id><subject>Kike business up date</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Kike sells clothes and tailoring materials, she was able stock her shop and also did a little expansion. Improvement in her business is telling off in her family as their needs are been met effectively. A big thank you to lenders.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T13:00:15Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228588</id><subject>Omolara business up date</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Omolara purchase more vehicle spare parts leading to better sales and profit. She says she and her husband can now care for their aged parents properly without the business going down. Thanks to all kiva lenders&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T12:57:11Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>1</recommendation_count><image><id>485487</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228586</id><subject>Memunat says thank you</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Memunat says thank you as she was able to stock her shop with various Foodstuff and this led to customers’ satisfaction, due to increase in profit as a result of increase sales she can now meet up in caring for all her children. She says thank you to all lenders&lt;/p&gt;&#10;</body><date>2010-02-09T12:53:18Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485485</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228584</id><subject>Morenike says thank you </subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Morenike says thank you to kiva as the loan improved her sales and profit and thereby gave her the ability to help her husband in shouldering a part of the financial needs of the family, she says thank you to kiva lenders.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T12:49:47Z</date><author>EHIGIAMUSOE GODWIN</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count><image><id>485480</id><template_id>1</template_id></image></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228582</id><subject>Edward Elizabeth,s loan update</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Edward Elizabeth sells honey at the market and wanted a loan to buy more honey to sell.She got the loan and almost fully repaid back.From the profits she makes,she pays her children,s school fees.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T12:31:15Z</date><author>BRAC Southern Sudan</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>0</recommendation_count></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228580</id><subject>Monica Thomas,s loan update</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Monica Thomas sells charcoal at the market and requested for a loan to buy more bags of charcoal to sell.She was given the loan and started paying it back.From the profits she makes,she buys food,clothes and pay school fees for her children.&lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T12:11:20Z</date><author>BRAC Southern Sudan</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>1</recommendation_count></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228579</id><subject>Visit to Olusegun!</subject><body>&lt;p&gt;He was in a very appreciative mood when we paid him a visit at his business place, and was so swift to extend his thanks to all the lenders that contributed towards ensuring that he got the loan to improve his phone accessories business.&#10;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Olusegun&apos;s phone accessories outlet is still moving and experiencing significant improvement. He is very happy and reckons how well he could conveniently cater for his family now. &lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T12:06:46Z</date><author>Ademayowa Adebukunola</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>2</recommendation_count></journal_entry><journal_entry><id>228578</id><subject>The loan has been successfully repaid. </subject><body>&lt;p&gt;Mirzoradjabova Gulsarakhon would like to sincerely thank all of the supporters. She has successfully paid back her loan. She would like you to know that she has expanded her business by buying more foodstuff. Gulsarakhon has been able to save some money due to the higher profits, and is hopeful that her savings will continue to increase in the future. Her main goal and priority has been to make improvements to her home and business. Gulsarakhon is extremely grateful for your loan, and plans to take out another in the near future. On behalf of IMON, thank you for your continued generosity and compassion!  &lt;/p&gt;</body><date>2010-02-09T11:57:35Z</date><author>Jahongir Abdulloev</author><bulk>0</bulk><comment_count>0</comment_count><recommendation_count>1</recommendation_count></journal_entry></journal_entries></response>