Whaling shipwreck: A shipwreck discovered in Hawaii is believed to be the second whaling ship the real-life Capt. Ahab sailed after the famous sperm whale sank his first ship. The remains of the whaling shipwreck are to be displayed in Hawaii, and may travel to Nantucket, where the real Capt. Ahab lived.
As a pro baseball player in the Dominican Republic Dave Valle saw poverty up close. Now his microloans are helping to end it.
Doing Good
What happens when ordinary people decide to pay it forward? Extraordinary change...
Dave Valle started Esperanza International in 1995. Since then, Esperanza has given $38 million in microloans to support small businesses.
Dave Valle plays on a new field: microloans that help to end poverty
As a pro baseball player in the Dominican Republic Dave Valle saw poverty up close. Now his microloans are helping to end it.
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