Comments for Acumen Fund Blog http://blog.acumenfund.org Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:44:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Diary of an entrepreneur by Microempresasypymes http://blog.acumenfund.org/2007/07/12/diary-of-an-entrepreneur/#comment-184812 Microempresasypymes Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:59:24 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/2007/07/12/diary-of-an-entrepreneur/#comment-184812 It is good to see initiatives like this to get out the news of what life is really like for Microentrepreneurs the world over. Thanks for sharing this. It is good to see initiatives like this to get out the news of what life is really like for Microentrepreneurs the world over. Thanks for sharing this.

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Scott http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-184608 Scott Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:24:01 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-184608 Mina, Your experience evokes thoughts on many levels. 1- more needs to be done to invest in designing solution by tracking the lifecycle of existing practices, extracting from that solution requirements, and rapid/cheap prototyping of solutions to address. Too often it feels like worlds are split between those who are examining conditions and those with the skillsets to design/develop/test solution. I like how you thought about your experience as steps of a process as a way of breaking a problem down into discreet parts and solving for the parts. 2 - I can imagine the fear/anxiety of holding a sick child and feeling a sense of helplessness. We've been working on a platform that tries in a bottom-up sense to answer "I need a.../I have a..." requests through each person's network of networks in hopes of, while not perfect, improving someone's chances of getting services/info they need when those formal facilities are limited. While I would never, of course, wish your experience on you or anyone, I am thankful that someone with your wisdom and responsibilities had occasion to experience and interpret first hand. Give Elia a hug from us. Scott Mina,
Your experience evokes thoughts on many levels. 1- more needs to be done to invest in designing solution by tracking the lifecycle of existing practices, extracting from that solution requirements, and rapid/cheap prototyping of solutions to address. Too often it feels like worlds are split between those who are examining conditions and those with the skillsets to design/develop/test solution. I like how you thought about your experience as steps of a process as a way of breaking a problem down into discreet parts and solving for the parts.
2 - I can imagine the fear/anxiety of holding a sick child and feeling a sense of helplessness. We’ve been working on a platform that tries in a bottom-up sense to answer “I need a…/I have a…” requests through each person’s network of networks in hopes of, while not perfect, improving someone’s chances of getting services/info they need when those formal facilities are limited.

While I would never, of course, wish your experience on you or anyone, I am thankful that someone with your wisdom and responsibilities had occasion to experience and interpret first hand.

Give Elia a hug from us.
Scott

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Yasmina http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-183683 Yasmina Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:41:38 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-183683 I am overwhelmed by everyone's kind thoughts and empathy. This is just a hint of the power of women, and mothers in particular, to focus on what's important and stand together with other women and mothers around the world. Thank you. I am overwhelmed by everyone’s kind thoughts and empathy. This is just a hint of the power of women, and mothers in particular, to focus on what’s important and stand together with other women and mothers around the world. Thank you.

]]> Comment on What It Means to be Patient: Drip Irrigation in Pakistan’s Thar Desert by peio revuelta http://blog.acumenfund.org/2008/05/12/what-it-means-to-be-patient-drip-irrigation-in-pakistans-thar-desert/#comment-183663 peio revuelta Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:31:05 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/2008/05/12/what-it-means-to-be-patient-drip-irrigation-in-pakistans-thar-desert/#comment-183663 It is a useful information about drip irrigation. I am a farmer and we have very large fields, before drip irrigation system was found it was a nightmare to irrigate all those fields because where i live is a place that does not rain so much. Now we use drip irrigation, saving so many water and it is a lot easier to irrigate the field with that. I am trying to read everything about drip irrigation and i recommend every farmer to use that technique, so i am grateful for everyone who gives information about it. I also found a very good guide about drip irrigation and it may be useful too for those who want to learn more information about that; http://agricultureguide.org/ It is a useful information about drip irrigation. I am a farmer and we have very large fields, before drip
irrigation system was found it was a nightmare to irrigate all those fields because where i live is a place
that does not rain so much. Now we use drip irrigation, saving so many water and it is a lot easier to irrigate
the field with that. I am trying to read everything about drip irrigation and i recommend every farmer to use that
technique, so i am grateful for everyone who gives information about it. I also found a very good guide about drip
irrigation and it may be useful too for those who want to learn more information about that;

http://agricultureguide.org/

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Laura Herman http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-183579 Laura Herman Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:24:41 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-183579 ORS is one of the all time most cost-effective life-savers. Thank you for highlighting the importance of this issue, and so, so glad Elian is ok. Sorry you had to endure such a scare!! ORS is one of the all time most cost-effective life-savers. Thank you for highlighting the importance of this issue, and so, so glad Elian is ok. Sorry you had to endure such a scare!!

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Monica Nana http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-183547 Monica Nana Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:09:31 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-183547 Yasmina, I tough your blog about Elia was well described and your personal comments were . very touching. Thanks to Robert I was able to view your blog. You are a fantastic mom! Yasmina, I tough your blog about Elia was well described and your personal comments were .
very touching.
Thanks to Robert I was able to view your blog. You are a fantastic mom!

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Pauline Edwards http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-183539 Pauline Edwards Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:21:20 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-183539 Fantastically written Yasmina! While reading it, I felt like I experienced it myself with my daughter. Your words brought me gratitude for what I have, and inspiration to help those who aren't as lucky. Keep up the great work! Fantastically written Yasmina! While reading it, I felt like I experienced it myself with my daughter. Your words brought me gratitude for what I have, and inspiration to help those who aren’t as lucky. Keep up the great work!

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Yasmina http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-183521 Yasmina Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:41:21 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-183521 Thank you for your support and encouragement! Thank you for your support and encouragement!

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Becky http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-183520 Becky Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:37:37 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-183520 So glad the baby is safe - so glad that Acumen Fund is here so medical care that we often take for granted can be provided to so many others in need. Keep up the good work, you are all in my heart and thoughts. So glad the baby is safe - so glad that Acumen Fund is here so medical care that we often take for granted can be provided to so many others in need. Keep up the good work, you are all in my heart and thoughts.

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Yasmina http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-183496 Yasmina Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:32:08 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-183496 Thanks for commenting Colleen! This is one of those issues where it's not clear whether and how markets can play a role. But we have to keep asking the question if markets can improve access , not only to high quality care, but for the poorest. Thanks for commenting Colleen! This is one of those issues where it’s not clear whether and how markets can play a role. But we have to keep asking the question if markets can improve access , not only to high quality care, but for the poorest.

]]> Comment on When access to healthcare matters most: a personal experience of emergency medical care by Colleen http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/03/10/when-access-to-healthcare-matters-most-a-personal-experience-of-emergency-medical-care/#comment-183487 Colleen Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:34:26 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2797#comment-183487 Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Yasmina. Everyone should have access to basic healthcare, especially children. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Yasmina. Everyone should have access to basic healthcare, especially children.

]]> Comment on Work with Acumen: Open positions by shirleyjones24 http://blog.acumenfund.org/2009/09/29/work-with-acumen-open-positions/#comment-183402 shirleyjones24 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:06:28 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2052#comment-183402 hi!This is a wonderful opinion. The things mentioned are unanimous and needs to be appreciated by everyone. ======================== shirley <a href="http://www.interviewtipsjob.com" rel="nofollow">Interview tips for Jobs</a> hi!This is a wonderful opinion. The things mentioned are unanimous and needs to be appreciated by everyone.
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]]> Comment on Update letter from Jacqueline Novogratz by cambridge,ma http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/02/16/update-letter-from-jacqueline-novogratz/#comment-181224 cambridge,ma Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:27:02 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2683#comment-181224 thank you for the update! looking forward to reading more about Acumen Fund's work and sharing it with others. Best of luck! thank you for the update!

looking forward to reading more about Acumen Fund’s work and sharing it with others.

Best of luck!

]]> Comment on Night Out in Mumbai by Chris http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/01/13/night-out-in-mumbai/#comment-179076 Chris Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:45:49 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2631#comment-179076 Very well said. Very well said.

]]> Comment on Diary of an entrepreneur by Entrepreneur Solo http://blog.acumenfund.org/2007/07/12/diary-of-an-entrepreneur/#comment-178839 Entrepreneur Solo Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:15:14 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/2007/07/12/diary-of-an-entrepreneur/#comment-178839 I amaged with your article very informative and interesting. Hope your passion and dedication will overcome the obstacles in your path. Thanks for such a great stuff I amaged with your article very informative and interesting. Hope your passion and dedication will overcome the obstacles in your path.

Thanks for such a great stuff

]]> Comment on Night Out in Mumbai by Eoin Ryan http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/01/13/night-out-in-mumbai/#comment-178715 Eoin Ryan Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:13:20 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2631#comment-178715 I've never been to Mumbia, but the picture that you paint is vivid and stark. What really strikes me about India is the fact you present about the incredible disparity of wealth. That so few people would hold so much of the GDP, to the detriment of the many is frankly very upsetting. There really has to be something that we can do it about it. I’ve never been to Mumbia, but the picture that you paint is vivid and stark.

What really strikes me about India is the fact you present about the incredible disparity of wealth. That so few people would hold so much of the GDP, to the detriment of the many is frankly very upsetting.

There really has to be something that we can do it about it.

]]> Comment on Looking for a few good marketing ideas by Dale http://blog.acumenfund.org/2008/02/11/looking-for-a-few-good-marketing-ideas/#comment-178714 Dale Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:55:50 +0000 http://acumenfellows2008.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-178714 I know promotional entertainmetn helps drive sales, but not sure how it would work in other parts of the world. I know promotional entertainmetn helps drive sales, but not sure how it would work in other parts of the world.

]]> Comment on Contact by andy bueno http://blog.acumenfund.org/contact/#comment-178711 andy bueno Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:59:15 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?page_id=619#comment-178711 http://www.classifiedads.com/other_jobs_jobs-ad2390703.htm http://www.classifiedads.com/other_jobs_jobs-ad2390703.htm

]]> Comment on The Three R’s of Social Sector Leadership by Vinay Kumar http://blog.acumenfund.org/2009/05/12/the-three-rs-of-social-sector-leadership/#comment-178530 Vinay Kumar Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:39:10 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=1191#comment-178530 My sense is that all the three Rs are needed in sector and may not be only relevant for the social sector development. If you want to succeed as a leader, I think these qualities are very important. My sense is that all the three Rs are needed in sector and may not be only relevant for the social sector development. If you want to succeed as a leader, I think these qualities are very important.

]]> Comment on Contact by assen http://blog.acumenfund.org/contact/#comment-178268 assen Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:25:30 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?page_id=619#comment-178268 salut salut

]]> Comment on Generosity Experiment Revisited by Tom Hyland http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/01/12/generosity-experiment-revisited/#comment-178239 Tom Hyland Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:18:37 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2622#comment-178239 Sasha, great experiment. While it probably does make more sense to give directly to a shelter (but who knows?), the fact is that most people probably won't, and this cliched meme serves as an easy self-justification for moving on with one's day. Living in India, I struggle with the frequency of the ask. Money isn't the issue, but it is difficult to maintain the stamina needed to entertain constant requests. I hope my experience does not reinforce a negative mindset. Tom Sasha, great experiment. While it probably does make more sense to give directly to a shelter (but who knows?), the fact is that most people probably won’t, and this cliched meme serves as an easy self-justification for moving on with one’s day. Living in India, I struggle with the frequency of the ask. Money isn’t the issue, but it is difficult to maintain the stamina needed to entertain constant requests. I hope my experience does not reinforce a negative mindset. Tom

]]> Comment on Generosity Experiment Revisited by Gabrielle Harris http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/01/12/generosity-experiment-revisited/#comment-178229 Gabrielle Harris Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:54:20 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2622#comment-178229 Thank you for your powerful post - indeed "random kindness" is a powerful phenomenon. If you have not seen it, you might enjoy the film "Pay it Forward" which does a good job of illustrating what the mechanism can do. Gabrielle Thank you for your powerful post - indeed “random kindness” is a powerful phenomenon. If you have not seen it, you might enjoy the film “Pay it Forward” which does a good job of illustrating what the mechanism can do. Gabrielle

]]> Comment on On Microinsurance: Challenges and Promises by Catherine Burns http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/01/08/on-microinsurance-challenges-and-promises/#comment-178210 Catherine Burns Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:14:48 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2596#comment-178210 I agree with your point that "taking a long term view will be crucial to enabling the spread of microinsurance." For insurance providers working with clients who are unfamiliar with risk management and insurance concepts, a long-term approach should and probably must include insurance education--not only about the products on offer, but also about the need for proactive risk management in the first place. Self-financing broader consumer education, however, remains a challenge for microinsurers. We're working to define and answer these and other questions about microinsurance at the Financial Access Initiative. For example, see the description of our "Consumer Education in Microinsurance" project on our website. I agree with your point that “taking a long term view will be crucial to enabling the spread of microinsurance.” For insurance providers working with clients who are unfamiliar with risk management and insurance concepts, a long-term approach should and probably must include insurance education–not only about the products on offer, but also about the need for proactive risk management in the first place. Self-financing broader consumer education, however, remains a challenge for microinsurers. We’re working to define and answer these and other questions about microinsurance at the Financial Access Initiative. For example, see the description of our “Consumer Education in Microinsurance” project on our website.

]]> Comment on Changemakers Maternal Health Competition by Sandy http://blog.acumenfund.org/2010/01/19/changemakers-maternal-health-competition/#comment-177973 Sandy Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:31:18 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?p=2646#comment-177973 Yes. My idea is education and patience. I could talk all day to you about many many things. I am pregnant now. I was told earlier in my pregnancy that I had complications that could not be resolved. I followed my own instincts and educated myself with help from many mothers. My baby is healthy, and I am now healthy. Western medicine doesn't and cannot support true maternal wellness. Diet, vitamins, living whole, meditation, spirituality are all very important to maternal health and to the baby's health, both physically and emotionally. I really could talk to you about this all day. I have learned and done so much. We are amazing!! Thank you for your time, Sandy Alcini Yes. My idea is education and patience. I could talk all day to you about many many things.

I am pregnant now. I was told earlier in my pregnancy that I had complications that could not be resolved. I followed my own instincts and educated myself with help from many mothers. My baby is healthy, and I am now healthy. Western medicine doesn’t and cannot support true maternal wellness. Diet, vitamins, living whole, meditation, spirituality are all very important to maternal health and to the baby’s health, both physically and emotionally.

I really could talk to you about this all day. I have learned and done so much. We are amazing!!

Thank you for your time,
Sandy Alcini

]]> Comment on Contact by Emmy Wasirwa http://blog.acumenfund.org/contact/#comment-177660 Emmy Wasirwa Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:53:54 +0000 http://blog.acumenfund.org/?page_id=619#comment-177660 Hi folks of Acumen fund I would like to know from you whether you invest in Uganda as well. I have an energy company which is busy distributing LPGas to the needy and to organised homesteads. If this meets your objectives please let me know. Hi folks of Acumen fund
I would like to know from you whether you invest in Uganda as well. I have an energy company which is busy distributing LPGas to the needy and to organised homesteads. If this meets your objectives please let me know.

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