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Leadership and New Beginnings in Malawi's HIV+ Community

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Meet Elizabeth Kalimbuka, one of THP's specialized HIV/AIDS animators who has built up a bustling business. Elizabeth is a shining star in her community and a great example of the importance of supporting HIV-positive community members.

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Leader in Ghana Increases Her Income by 600%

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Comfort Kissiwaa has been actively involved in helping to shape life in her community. She says her association with THP has helped to change her from a timid and shy person to an outspoken person, full of confidence and drive.

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Ugandan Woman Food Farmer Chairs Women's Group and Village Loan Committee

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Mukama Hajira has seen her enterprising efforts grow since joining THP in 2003, and she is now putting her children through school, diversifying her income and chairing the Village Loan Committee.

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AWFFI Partners Increase Loan Repayment Rates

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Update to the Global Board (October 2008). Due to unfavorable farming conditions, microfinance partners have faced challenges repaying their loans on time. However, with the help of the epicenter and loan committees, partners have increased their repayment rates by 13 percent.

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April 2008: Update to the Global Board (AWFFI)

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Since the last Board update, the African Woman Food Farmer Initiative (AWFFI) microfinance program continues to expand its credit services in the eight Hunger Project African countries.

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