Thanks to all who attended the first ever NamasteDirect Open House on Thursday, July 26! It was such a roaring success that we have decided to host an Open House each quarter. The Open House was our first opportunity to share the new NamasteDirect office and more importantly, to welcome our new Executive Vice President Sophy Wolters. Sophy traveled here from her home in Panajachel, Guatemala, where she works closely with the borrowers and our partners in both Guatemala and Mexico. 
The event featured "The Voice of the Borrowers" which was relayed through live footage from a recent visit and highlighted by Sophy's anecdotes and experiences. She spoke not only of the successes, but of the challenges our borrowers face. Most interesting was the description of the non-formal education the borrowers receive. More often than not, the women provide the majority of the lesson, be it about women's health or profitability. It was a full house at the office so we are considering hosting future events elsewhere. If you have a venue that would like to host a NamasteDirect Open House in the future, please contact Jennifer Williams.
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