Kiva.org

dzusiman recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

Kiva give you a straight and simple way to influence other less-fortunate people elsewhere in the world with a click of a mouse and only 25$ each. Enjoy!

kingd9 recommended this 1 year, 7 months ago

Its a great idea is to provide micro loans to businesses across the world that can't access banks. I really feel like I'm making a difference in the world and you can actually see and choose the people you are helping and watch them pay back the loans and then you can relend it.

dmmfa recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

A great way to give something worthwhile to the worldwide community. This website allows you to contribute micro-loans for as little as $25 in order to help start a business of your choice in another country. Once the owner has made the money back you are repaid your money and can reinvest or simply feel good about doing a good deed.

jstanley24 recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Kiva has changed the way I give. While living in Uganda for 6 months in 2009, I saw microfinance at its roots. I had a friend who lives in a slum in Kampala who pulled his family out of poverty thanks to microfinance. Kiva is actually ending poverty.You can give $25 at a time and actually create jobs and help people achieve a higher standard of living. Then 6 months later, you get your money back.

kirstenn recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

Since January 2009 I've made small deposits every month, and watched them snowball. As money was repaid by the borrowers, I had more to lend. I'm up to 10 loans each month now, and it feels great!

It's important to note that Kiva's main business is micro-lending; although they are a registered charity, most of the money people put into the site is loaned and repaid, not given as a donation.

jendycksprout recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

I would like to raise awareness of this great organization!

al_is_on recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

Let´s "harmonize" the world a little more...

kgryte recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

Kiva is great for PR and getting the word out about microfinance and development projects; however, beyond the feel good aspect, this is not so much a tool for development and empowerment, but a way for small NGOs and non-profits to raise their profile and garner public support. A good first step, but not the miracle its portrayed to be.

lefnire recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

One of the more proven means of economic development, and you recycle your contributions.

wieseljonas recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

Micro Loans I believe are the key for developing countries

brittany-kelley recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

Just discovered this site and loving what I see! Give small loans to people across the world to help end poverty, with a 98% repayment rate... and inspiring stories along the way!

hrldcpr recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

a fun and legit way of sharing the wealth. make small loans to entrepreneurs in need around the world.

i enjoy loaning to farmers and cafés and bike shops, cuz those are the things i like i guess... but there's all manner of projects on Kiva!

hhabbal recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

My favourite way of giving back - providing loans that change lives. Kiva is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.

ogiovetti recommended this 2 years, 7 months ago

Great holiday present for socially-minded friends and relatives; love the business model of providing microloans.
Cons: More commitment than the average charitable donation; when giving as a gift I sometimes get nervous that the recipient won't follow through with selecting a charity.

tamish1 recommended this 2 years, 9 months ago

Micro lending made easy!!