Gratitude

I have especially enjoyed working with young girls in the slums of Delhi. They are living well below the poverty line but still have smiles on their faces. They are easily excited by pictures of Bollywood stars and will giggle uncontrollably for the simplest of reasons. In India it becomes painfully apparent that we do not chose to whom or where we are born. These girls have so much potential, but are limited by their circumstances.

I loved learning about the power and opportunity that microfinance creates for the working poor. Upon my return to San Francisco, I will continue volunteering my time with an MFI. 

I have visited India so many times, but I feel like this was my first immersion into the soul of India. I am grateful for the experience, touched by the people, and leave with fond memories.