Ayacucho 027

Ayacucho

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January 23rd 2010
One week into volunteering in Ayacucho I know that I have 7 more weeks left of volunteering, but so far I absolutely love it! I get to interview women who have received FINCA loans and write about how their lives have been affected and their businesses improved from these loans. I think that Microfinancing is definitely something I want to learn more about and possibly do long-term someday. ... read more

South America » Peru » Ayacucho

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Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1... ... read more