2009年度杰出青年校友

彼得·布林克霍夫04年

Upon graduation from Covenant, Peter Brinkerhoff joined the staff of Hope International to oversee a microfinance institution (MFI) in Congo. As the only American expatriate in the city of Kisangani, he was asked to provide savings and loan services for at least 800 clients within the first six months. 他做到了。

虽然彼得计划在这个国家只待两年，但他却待了五年。 In 2006 he moved to the city of Kinshasa, where he spent the next three years growing that city’s MFI from 2,500 to 12,000 clients and from 18 to 60 staff, as well as adding a new branch office. Peter’s gentle spirit, cultural sensitivity, and humility reflect a strong character and a real faith as he sees his efforts as God’s grace in action. 今年夏天，他在阿富汗为霍普工作。 去年秋天，他回到了刚果。