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Cambodia Report Samples
Once a month we receive reports on the progress of our clients in Cambodia. The report includes photos, financials and comments from the mothers. It's a pleasure to see the success that our program is generating, and to hear directly from the clients. Below are a few samples. In the photos you see our manager, Sarm Vy, as she conducts her visits collecting the information for the reports. Below each photo is the mothers comment.
Prak Luck Ly (fish and river vegetables)
 I am happy to receive a small loan from MfM so that I could buy vegetables and snails to sell to local customers. To open small business is helping to increase my income to support my children. I am very happy to receive small the loan from MfM. I am happy to get more income this month! Sok Sre Leak (convenience store)  My small grocery store is helping to generate my income to increase my income to support my child . I thank you very much to Niels to provide the small loan to me to do operate small business. This month is great so that I could earn more money! Ouk Yon (convenience store)
 This month is doing good for me to sell more grocery to local farmers. I thank you very much to provide small loan from MfM. I am very happy to join with your microloan program. Loch Tet (fishing products)
 I am very happy received a loan again from MfM. I am selling ice with ice- machine to local children clients. Now, I am so thrill to have a fund to do with small selling to increase my income to support my family. Thank you very much for having this opportunity to get a microloan again . Cham Rern Khem(gasoline station)  This month is doing great so that I could sell more the gasoline to supply to local farmers in my area. It is helping to increase my income to support my children to go school. Thanks you very much that I could do business in a country side. Without this MfM is hard for my family to raise my children and grand children.
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Business Workshops in Vista
Our local MfM program is moving along nicely. After the initial period of introduction and orientation we've formed a dedicated group of clients in Vista, California. The weekly meetings are going well with informative business topics conducted with the help from volunteers, Joel Sierra, Allen McKay and Griselda Johnson. Below you see a photos of one of our workshop sessions.
 Joel Sierra (center, standing) makes a point  Allen McKay (left) leads a session on Cost Analysis  Griselda takes notes during a workshop session
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In the Coast News
Recently the Coast News did a very nice story on our program. For those of you who didn't have a chance see it, you can click the link here: Coast News. We got some good coverage that helped in our holiday appeal. Below is the photo of Niels and Roselia Morales that appeared in the Coast News. The shot is from a presentation to the Mission Valley Rotary Club that was done my Niels and board members, Dave Peiser and Verne Scholl. Several of our Vista clients came along to display their handicrafts. 
Niels and MfM client, Roselia Morales at the presentation
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Hi Everybody!
Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters. I wish everyone all the best for 2013. There are many greetings that come to us at this time in so many forms. I'd like to add one that I find particularly moving. It gives a beautiful message of hope and inspiration to ponder as we move into the future. Click here on this Auld Lang Syne link. I've never heard this timeless song done done more beautifully.
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I'm pleased to report that we had a very successful holiday appeal campaign. For those of you who stepped forward to donate, thank you so much. Your contributions will make a very significant difference as we conduct our programs.
If you didn't get a chance to make a donation, but are still considering it, it's never to late. Your help in any amount is always appreciated.
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The Cambodia program continues to do very well. Since my visit last October and November there has been good progress with new clients and the new staff I hired. The monthly report is always a real pleasure to receive, and for this month I've focused on some of the comments we receive from the mothers as the manager visits their businesses. You can see their positive comments to the left.
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And, the local Vista program is moving along very nicely, as well. I receive considerable help from Allen McKay, Joel Sierra and Griselda Johnson, which I appreciate so much. You can see them in the photos in this newsletter. (Thanks Allen, Joel and Griselda. You are true MfM friends!)
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Did you see us in the news. Yes, there was a great article in the Coast News, written by Lillian Cox. She came out to one of our workshop sessions in Vista, and added so much to the session. (Thanks, Lillian. You got the story just right.)
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So, we move on to the new Year. I look forward to working with my fabulous team both here and in Cambodia. Would anyone like to join us. There's a lot to be done, so if you become inspired to help, just give me a call.
Again, Happy New Year.
Take care for now. Niels Niels Lund Executive Director Microloans For Mothers |
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