Testimonials
The Impact of PartnerTrips - Participants' Testimonials

"Our trip was far more of a journey, one that I keep describing as an 'Inward Bound.' We participated in a communal bank meeting with women and men who have been cooperating together for 18 years and 6 microloans between them. It was humanity at its best. I am humbled, inspired and now very much a part of a wonderful circle and community of hope."
- Gretl Galgon, Ecuador, Spring 2011

"One of the most interesting parts of the trip was seeing the process of negotiation between the borrowers and partner organization officers going on out in the field.  It was clear that small sums had the potential to change lives."
- Peter Kelly, Ecuador, Spring 2011

"Traveling with GP to Peru gave us a unique, first-hand opportunity to see how the microcredit borrowers live, and how the loans have given them an opportunity to change their lives for thebetter. Universally they will tell you that their goal is the same goal that we all have: To improve the lives of their children. It’s incredibly powerful to be witness to the impact on their lives."
- David Marquez, Peru, Spring 2009

"The village bank meeting we went to in Peru was remarkable. The women from the village spoke about what self-respect means to them. Afterwards, they dug into their skirt pockets and paid the small sums owing on their loans. The bank treasurer (a young woman herself) recorded every peso."
- Melody McCutcheon, Peru, Spring 2009

"I was impressed by the MFIs and the credit approval process along with how the MFIs monitor the borrowers after the loans are made. Global Partnerships has done an extremely good job of picking reputable MFIs. In addition, I can't begin to tell you how inspired I was to meet borrowers who are directly impacted each and every day by microfinance loans."
- Jim O'Donnell, Guatemala, Fall 2008

"I thought watching the communal bank process was very valuable in understanding how it works. Watching it in action was fabulous."
- Dick Footh, Bolivia, Spring 2008

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