Monday, July 12

Day One: Getting to Know You

Nest's newest loan program has officially begun! Nest Fellows had their first meeting with our newest ten clients this morning in their community, Batey Aleman. Today our goal was to get to know each other, to talk about our expectations for the project, and to open the floor for questions and concerns.

The room was buzzing with excitement as the women shared with us their hopes of becoming successful business owners. The room erupted with applause when Jose mentioned that our project is Nest's first in the Dominican Republic, and the women were pleased to learn that their courses in business and sewing will begin tomorrow.


Nest's newest clients.


Nest Fellows Jose and Morgan with the pastor of the Batey church.


Main street.