As a dedication, this post is a bit of a departure from your regularly scheduled Kiva Fellows programming. For this I ask your forgiveness - I'm writing for a special reason, which you'll discover soon. Given the amount of distressing news in the media lately, it can be easy to lose sight of all the kindness and compassion in the world. On a recent trip through western Uganda, I was reminded and inspired by numerous examples of humanity at its best. Here are just a few: As my colleague Sharon and I waited at the bus station in Kampala, she spotted a former classmate from her... Continue Reading >>
Adam is a Montreal native with a BA in Psychology and an MBA in Global Strategy and Leadership. An international exchange to Singapore and a volunteer internship in the Philippines during his undergraduate studies catalyzed in him a love for travel, and he’s been exploring ever since! Volunteering in the Philippines helped Adam realize that a deep and fundamental understanding of industry would be useful in making a positive impact in the world. As a result, after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo, he returned to Montreal to pursue an MBA at McGill University. Over the years, Adam worked in a variety of industries, from publishing and software development to financial services and education. Most recently, he was the Managing Director of the Marcel Desautels Institute for Integrated Management (MDIIM) at McGill University, where he lead a team responsible for developing an integrated approach to management – one that broke down disciplinary barriers, embraced multiple perspectives and encouraged holistic thinking about societies and organizations. Adam joined Kiva in August 2013 as a volunteer Team Leader managing a French translation team for Kiva's Review and Translation Program. He’s looking forward to furthering his Kiva immersion during his fellowship in Uganda.
Fellows Blog Posts by Adam Halpert
Jul 31, 2014
Uganda
As a dedication, this post is a bit of a departure from your regularly scheduled Kiva Fellows programming. For this I ask your forgiveness - I'm writing for a special reason, which you'll discover soon. Given the amount of distressing news in the media lately, it can be easy to lose sight of all the kindness and compassion in the world. On a recent trip through western Uganda, I was reminded and inspired by numerous examples of humanity at its best. Here are just a few: As my colleague Sharon and I waited at the bus station in Kampala, she spotted a former classmate from her... Continue Reading >>
As a dedication, this post is a bit of a departure from your regularly scheduled Kiva Fellows programming. For this I ask your forgiveness - I'm writing for a special reason, which you'll discover soon. Given the amount of distressing news in the media lately, it can be easy to lose sight of all the kindness and compassion in the world. On a recent trip through western Uganda, I was reminded and inspired by numerous examples of humanity at its best. Here are just a few: As my colleague Sharon and I waited at the bus station in Kampala, she spotted a former classmate from her... Continue Reading >>
Jul 18, 2014
Uganda
My Kiva Fellowship recently led me on a 930km trip through Western Uganda, where I visited a variety of borrowers living in rural areas. Although the journey was long and full of dust, sweat and bumpy roads, there were also many laughs, delicious foods and wonderful people along the way. The purpose of this adventure was to meet with eight borrowers scattered around the countryside so that I could listen to their stories and verify that the information posted on Kiva was accurate. I’m pleased to report that the trip was successful on all counts! The most touching moment of each visit... Continue Reading >>
My Kiva Fellowship recently led me on a 930km trip through Western Uganda, where I visited a variety of borrowers living in rural areas. Although the journey was long and full of dust, sweat and bumpy roads, there were also many laughs, delicious foods and wonderful people along the way. The purpose of this adventure was to meet with eight borrowers scattered around the countryside so that I could listen to their stories and verify that the information posted on Kiva was accurate. I’m pleased to report that the trip was successful on all counts! The most touching moment of each visit... Continue Reading >>
Jun 27, 2014
Uganda
Meet Agnes. Agnes is a huge fan of Kiva. She's currently repaying her 6th Kiva loan and enthusiastically states that it likely won't be her last. An outspoken mother of four children, Agnes describes living with four children as "chaos" - but pride is evident on her face as she rattles off their achievements. Her eldest daughter recently finished a business degree, her second eldest is studying IT at university, and the two younger ones are currently excelling in high school. Agnes lives in a suburb of Kampala where she used to be a member of a borrowing group. When some other members... Continue Reading >>
Meet Agnes. Agnes is a huge fan of Kiva. She's currently repaying her 6th Kiva loan and enthusiastically states that it likely won't be her last. An outspoken mother of four children, Agnes describes living with four children as "chaos" - but pride is evident on her face as she rattles off their achievements. Her eldest daughter recently finished a business degree, her second eldest is studying IT at university, and the two younger ones are currently excelling in high school. Agnes lives in a suburb of Kampala where she used to be a member of a borrowing group. When some other members... Continue Reading >>