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Meet AWA, an Inspiring Female Force Coming out of Zimbabwe
One of the biggest reasons that SKIC put down roots in Zimbabwe is because female disenfranchisement is rampant and the availability of micro-finance loans does not meet the demand. The marginalization that women in Zimbabwe face is not often talked about – both within the country itself and on a more global scale. Meet AWA,…
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Life After SKIC: What Our Veterans Are Up To
On the SKIC blog, we spend a lot of time talking about our new recruits—the women who have just decided to take on a SKIMFI microloan to transform their business, or maybe venture out to start a new business altogether. We’re always excited when new women join the program, but what about the women who…
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How We Narrow Our Approach to Maximize Our Impact
“Less is more” is one of those oft-repeated sayings that, well, can get old. It’s trite, simple, and something we’ve all heard on countless occasions. It feels silly sometimes to bring up in conversation – but it’s often wildly true and important to keep in mind in both our personal and professional lives. When SKI…
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Here’s What’s Happening At Our Zimbabwe Sites
In our last blog, we updated you on the #SKIC women of Chile (who are thriving in our SKImfi and SKILLS programs!) Now, our founder, Shyam, has been visiting our sites in Zimbabwe, and we have more exciting updates about our beneficiaries on the other side of the world. Thanks to our SKImfi manager, Beatrice,…
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What #SKIC Chile Really Looks Like
SKIC founder, Shyam, recently traveled to Chile to visit our sites in Lebu and Tirua. Tirua, our new site, lies in a remote area in the Mapuche heartland. The isolated town provides fewer economic opportunities for its people—all the more important for us to maximize our impact in providing local women with microloans. The excitement…
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Catching Up With the SKIC Women of Chile
SKIC’s work in Chile has grown in exciting ways this year. Our newest site, just four months old, has added to the work of two other thriving sites that now span many miles across the country. As of August, there were 33 active women participating in our Chilean sites of Lebu (founded in 2013), Los…
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At SKIC, Community is Everything
SKIC has been a community-minded organization since day one. But now, more than ever, the organization is seeing the importance of maintaining and stimulating communities in both of its operating sites – Lebu, Chile and Mutare, Zimbabwe. LEBU, CHILE | Lebu is a rather isolated city, with a static population. It relies heavily upon people-to-people connections…
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SKIC in London!
SKIC fans travel around the globe – this time, to London!
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Portrait: Meet Melanie, SKImfi Chile Project Manager
SKIC’s project manager for SKImfi-Chile, Melanie O., discusses her work with SKI Charities and the path that led her to a passion for woman and child development. In your own words, what is your role in SKI charities? My first encounter with SKI Charities was a trip to Lebu I did to get to know the…
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Women Responding to Disaster
This year, disasters such as the ebola outbreak, the earthquake in Nepal, and the humanitarian crisis in Syria have torn apart communities across our globe. Throughout each of these tragedies, we have heard over and over again how disaster relief efforts must be better suited to impact the unique needs of women, who are too…