Why We Learn, Why We Work
What did my mother want most for me? Prestige? No. She wanted me to be strong, free, independent, and happy. Being productive was the first and defining priority. Should it not still be?
What did my mother want most for me? Prestige? No. She wanted me to be strong, free, independent, and happy. Being productive was the first and defining priority. Should it not still be?
Jane D. Wurwand | Posted 05.19.2012
Our digital world creates distance instead of closeness, but this month can be an exception. "Tag" a friend with "#tagURit," and joinFITE will contribute $1 towards a microloan that will empower a woman entrepreneur.
Nicole Skibola | Posted 05.25.2011
An entrepreneur herself, Wurwand came to the United States with a small amount of money and a dream of independence, and hustled to make it big.
Premal Shah | Posted 05.25.2011
Looking back, I can see now the effect on my life of that moment as a 5-year-old, watching the village woman take my rupee.
Nicole Skibola | Posted 05.25.2011
As the owners of 5.13 million micro-enterprises in the U.S. alone, many low-income women have found that micro-loans are a means to transcend the lower rungs of poverty.
Premal Shah | Posted 05.25.2011
Jane Wurwand told me her life story. In many ways, it's a story of entrepreneurship that could go up on Kiva.org alongside the other 480,000 entrepreneurs we've funded over the years.
Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 05.25.2011
The best recommendations come from those whom you know and love. In my constant quest to find amazing, efficacious products at all price points, I've discovered ten that are worth coveting.
Felicia C. Sullivan | Posted 05.25.2011
When we are under stress and the economy takes a nose dive -- don't relax! This is the time to roar back fierce and brave and protect our territory!
Jane D. Wurwand | Posted 05.15.2012