...a little insight into the meaning of my chosen blog name:
As some of you know, a lempira is a unit of Honduran currency. You might be thinking...'oh yeah, she's doing microfinance so, a money related title...that makes sense." And you would be right...almost.
The currency was named to honor the 16th century ruler of the Lenca people. In Honduran folklore, Lempira is held in high esteem for his heroic efforts in resisting the Spanish conquistador forces as they tried to invade Honduran territory.
So the meaning is two-fold: first to relate to the work I'm to be involved in here, relating to small business development and savings/credit programs. The second refers to my desire to learn more about the culture and history of Honduas. It's not just about small things I might do through economic work, but the relationships I hope to build and the cultural immersion that will be an important part of this endeavor.
