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Nov 15
2009
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It is time to GO!
I want to sincerely thank everyone who has worked to make a difference - whether you offered thoughts, good wishes, activism, direct sponsorship or support, did your own thing, or even simply observed. Whatever comes of all of this, I know these propositions hold true: An individual can assemble with others to form a mass that can have massive impact. Technology is now a power concentrator and allows change, more than ever, to derive from the bottom of the pyramid upwards. When an individual is offered the dignity and prosperity, even and especially by way of a very small loan, one has started a better life for that person, for that person's family, and for that person's world, which is the world we all live in. From dignity and prosperity, even the tiniest amount, comes peace – and in need conflict breeds. Microfinance is truly the best tool to positively and universally improve health, education, the environment, and our welfare. A dignified human becomes responsible and reliable - witness that repayment rates are extraordinarily high in the worst of international economic upheavals. Thus, microfinance is also a gift that keeps on giving.
I step on the plane today for Nairobi. It is time to get my head into the race. Great video footage and information will be streamed to you daily by my two sons who have joined me at the East Africa Safari Rally.
Thanks to all as I turn my head to a grueling daily effort, and my respects to all those who live in a grueling daily life of poverty. I hope that our efforts make yours easier.
Most kindly,
Steven Funk
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