A few years ago I found Kiva. For those of you that don't know what it is here is a quick summary. You loan someone money that Kiva has determined needs help. Over a period of time they pay you back and you are free to take your money and move on or reinvest.
Many months ago I loaned $25.00 to a gentleman in Lebanon to help with his business. Kiva notified me that he had repaid the loan. I chose to reinvest and I went through the list of people needing a loan for their various ventures. I selected a woman in Africa and as I clicked to reinvest my $25.00 I was notified that this woman now had her complete loan and was able to move forward with her business.
Sometimes we don't always get to see what a difference we make in someone's life. Thanks to Kiva I was able to.
that is amazing...you are amazing:) thank you for bringing this wonderful organization to light...
ReplyDeleteGreat post! My family has been loaning money through Kiva for a few years now. With our initial investment of $200, we have made loans to multiple people. We sit down as a family and decide who to loan to next. Kiva is an amazing organization, can't recommend it enough.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is awesome! I need to go read up more on this Kiva. It's great to be able to help those in need.
ReplyDelete@ David ~ Kiva is a great organization living the philosophy of a hand up and not a hand out.
ReplyDelete@ Tim ~ Kiva is amazing and what a great way for your entire family to give back. You are amazing Tim.
@ Vinny C ~ You can give any amount and that is what I love about Kiva. My $25.00 goes a long way.
This is great. I know about other microloans, but not this organization.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check them out.
What a marvelous organization! I'm going to get some info on it and start doing this too. How rewarding!
ReplyDeleteWow - that's a fantastic idea! I've never heard of this organisation.
ReplyDeleteWow. Thank you for posting this. I had no idea.
ReplyDeleteP.S. You rock.
@ Ant ~ I think Kiva was the first.
ReplyDelete@ Linda ~ It is extremely rewarding.
@ Talli ~ happy that I have now introduced you to Kiva
@ dbs ~ Kiva is a great organization, I love how every little bit helps.
Frivolous, but I have an award waiting for you.:)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of it. What an interesting idea though.
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent post. Thank-you for letting us know about this source for helping others!
ReplyDeleteAlso, could you email me your address? Daughter has a thank-you card for you, but we had already recycled your box with the return address...
I had never heard of KIVA. What an amazing program and you have done another good deed by getting the word out!
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