From Torrington to the world, micro-lending makes an impact
I’ve never been to Paraguay. And it would take me a few minutes to pick it out on a globe. South America, right? And I’ve never even balanced my checkbook, but am a successful small business lender. I helped finance a group of 18 women in the community of Asunción, Paraguay, who needed startup money to sell milk, flour, cheese, eggs and other food items and clothing to support their families.