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  Marie Zernovoj

  Sep 5

  Created a new project The Fishing Village

  5 years ago (~ 2015) the fishing village received  attention from the World Bank which committed to financing a storage facility and freezer. What eventually happened was that the funding was turned over to a contractor that only finished the building then ran off with the funds for the freezers and other items. Now the villagers are each investing into the initiative to finish the project. They have collectively saved $4500 in the last 3 years. This resident driven project will improve the lives of over 200 families, will double their income by selling more fish (because of the freezer) and provide electricity/water  to most of the village.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Sep 5

  The Fishing Village - Project funding has been approved.

  5 years ago (~ 2015) the fishing village received  attention from the World Bank which committed to financing a storage facility and freezer. What eventually happened was that the funding was turned over to a contractor that only finished the building then ran off with the funds for the freezers and other items. Now the villagers are each investing into the initiative to finish the project. They have collectively saved $4500 in the last 3 years. This resident driven project will improve the lives of over 200 families, will double their income by selling more fish (because of the freezer) and provide electricity/water  to most of the village.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 27

  8-27-20 Liberia is freeing up the restrictions of its citizens . Liberia was able to control the spread of the novel coronavirus. There was relatively low cases of Covid 19. Masks are still required while outdoors. Monies collected will now be directed...  more8-27-20 Liberia is freeing up the restrictions of its citizens . Liberia was able to control the spread of the novel coronavirus. There was relatively low cases of Covid 19. Masks are still required while outdoors. Monies collected will now be directed to the Buchanan hospital and the continuation of making handmade masks  

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  Aug 30
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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 27

  8-27. Wonderful update. The hospital received a donation to add solor panels to the hospital. The nurses and care givers no longer have to provide care in the dark during the night. Join us in donating to the hospital, so they can purchase the necessary...  more8-27. Wonderful update. The hospital received a donation to add solor panels to the hospital. The nurses and care givers no longer have to provide care in the dark during the night. Join us in donating to the hospital, so they can purchase the necessary life saving medications and gloves so they do not have to reuse them.  

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  Kartik Kulkarni
  Aug 31
  This is a great update, Marie! Can we see some pictures of the solar panels?
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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

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  Dontated $10.00 to this project - God's Will Provision shop

  LB0007:  Ruth’s family totals 10. She has 2 children. The two children go to school, and the cost per child is $40 per year. She is happy with the education her children gets, she feels the schools are good. With the education she hopes her kids  will be able to get a better job. Last month she gave $10US to her sister, so that she will be able to sell roasted corn and earn money.  Her dream is to build her own shop, put more goods in it, and with another investment she wants to save and build her shop where she is building her 3 bedroom house.

  

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  Tamba David
  Aug 30
  MZ thank you so much for the courage you provided for me .
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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

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  Dontated $10.00 to this project - God Goodness Kitchen & Dry Goods

  LB0004:  Beatrice comes from a family of 10. She has 4 children ages 14 yrs, 10 yrs and twin boys who are 2 months of age. She knows the importance of education, so educating her children is a big priority. Her family is very dependent on her, so with your investment her business can grow and bring in more customers and income. Last month she gave $10 US to the community leader as her contribution towards a hand pump in order for the members to have safe drinking water.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

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  Dontated $10.00 to this project - Enterprise Electronic Business Center

  LB0006:  Mohamed comes from a household of 6 other members. Mohammad is very strategic in his business planning with a high moral conduct in dealing with his customers. Because of his strong work ethic he was able to get his money exchange booth, mobile money services and become a cell phone retailer. He also merged with his nephew in a two apartment store construction that will sell electrical, electronic appliances/materials, laptop computers, phones, wrist watches and other goods. He always remembers “that the use of every single dollar and minutes, that you have wisely and live by your dream, nothing is impossible”,  He just got married in 2-20.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

  Tamba, good to support your efforts in the concrete making business.

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

  Liked Tamba David's photo.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

  Liked Tamba David's photo.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

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  Dontated $10.00 to this project - Harlandsville Wood Workshop

  LB0048:  A father of three children, Emmanuel is the leader of an entrepreneurial family. His wife Oretha sells in front of their house within the Grand Bassa county community. As a family, they also plan to open a vegetable shop when their existing business gains more traction. They invested $20 of a $100 investment they got to help their brother start his business in the community and will benefit from the success of this business endeavor. Emmanuel's care extends to the schooling of his children, his family's housing, and the development of his peers and the youth of his community.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

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  Dontated $10.00 to this project - Felecia Business Center

  LB0001:  Felecia started her business in 2015 in Buchanan. She started her business with $125 USD. She used to buy lapas from other businesses locally and then sell. As time went by, she began to go to Guinea to buy lapas whole sale. Today the business pays for her rent for both the shop and her home. She also is able to pay for her children's school fees. Down the road, she is knowledgeable about electronics and would like to open a store that sells electrical and electronic devices.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 20

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  Dontated $10.00 to this project - Successful Computers Hub

  LB0029:  Eugene U. Tarr is a father of four, who also seeks to continue his education at Starz University. His business currently offers type and print photocopying, passport portraits, and stationary services. Investments can offset the costs from this business, in addition to those needed to support his family. Eugene has developed his stationary inventory in the past, and continues to work on improving his business so that he can offer his services and skills to others.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 19

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  Dontated $10.00 to this project - Own Your Own Provisions

  LB0046:  Initially, in 2012, the company Sando’s husband was working for closed and he was paid off. The money he got from the company was used to complete their house and they stopped paying rent. Her husband is an agriculturist and with what he was generating from the vegetable garden, they could not meet the full support of the home. So she decided to start a small market with $700 LRD ($3.50 USD). The money was used to buy $500 LRD ($2.50 USD) farinha or gari, $100 LRD ($0.50 USD) sugar, and $100 LRD ($0.50 USD) to change the flavor. It gave rise to new taste to customers. From that point, customers started coming to purchase it on the increase. From the little investment, she accumulated $2,100 LRD ($10.50 USD). After that, she did a market survey to know the main needs of the community dwellers. From the survey, she included rice, palm oil, argo oil, and dry pepper in what is considered to be Kissi market. Kissi is an ethnic tribe in Liberia, who are originally from Lofa County. In two months’ time, she was able to generate $5,500 LRD ($27.50 USD). Eventually, she joined a weekly susu of $30,000 LRD ($150 USD) with ten persons. She was the last person to receive payout in the amount of $30,000 LRD ($150 USD). She used the money to add up her initial capital. At present, her business is mixed dry goods made of all varieties of products. She compensates two persons, herself, friends, and family members as gestures. With the current economic challenge in Liberia, this is the only means the family depends on to feed the home and takes care of their basic needs.

  

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  Marie Zernovoj

  Aug 19

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  Dontated $10.00 to this project - Every Thing Gets Time Tailoring

  LB0038:  Agnes E. Moore started sewing clothes on her own in 2007. Agnes learned how to sew from one mother Mary Sieh in 2003. As an apprentice, she was learning under her up to 2006. At that time, she was sewing from a rented machine But she now has her own foot pedal machine. She is supporting her family from the sewing business. She also helped other extended family members and close friends. Her plan is to expand the sewing business by having her own shop. With that talent, she would like to train others to acquire similar skills. Her prayer is that God will make her to become a great seamstress.

  

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