SquidKiva - A Kiva Community for Squidoo Lensmasters
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SquidKiva - A Lending Team of Squidoo Lensmaster on Kiva.org
All squidoo lensmasters are welcome to join the group and collectively we can help others worldwide by making micro-loans to those who want a chance to better themselves. Together we can make a world of difference.
What is Kiva?
What is SquidKiva?
SquidKiva is a collaborative effort open to all Squidoo Lensmasters. Joining our lending team is very simple, and in doing so we can communicate, collectively track our contributions, and better promote kiva and their cause.
Q. How do I join SquidKiva?
A. Visit our SquidKiva Lending Team page, and click on "Join Now" in the green box on the right. If you don't already have an account, you will need to open one (it's free).
Q. How do know which borrower to choose?
A. It is entirely your choice. Browse through the lists of borrowers currently in the fundraising stage. You can also browse the list of borrowers that other members of the SquidKiva Lending Team have recently loaned to.
Q. I found the borrower(s) that I would like to loan to. How do I assign my loan to the SquidKiva Lending Team?
A. On the borrower's page, click the "Make a Loan" button. You will be directed to your basket. On the right you will see a drop down menu under "Count Towards Team". Set this to SquidKiva, and then click either Continue, or Add More Loans.
SquidKiva Community
Check out how we are doing at the SquidKiva Lending Team Page
SquidKiva's Goal for 2009
Fifty and Five Thousand
At the end of 2008, we voted on our New Years Resolution. We decided that our goal for 2009 would be to have loaned $5000, and to have 50 members on our SquidKiva Lending Team.
Help us reach our goals! Join us now and loan a few dollars to someone who can make it go a long way. You may even have $25 sitting in a paypal account that is doing nothing but sitting there. Loan it to someone who will put it to good use and improve the quality of life for themselves, their family, and their community.
These fundraising thermometers show how close we are to our goal.
Kiva Fellows Blog
The Kiva Fellows Blog allows Kiva Fellows the opportunity to share their experiences living and working abroad.
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Did you know that you can put a link in your Kiva profile?
A link your your lensmaster page or lensography would help everyone learn more about you.
Where Have the Loans Gone?
Map of SquidKiva Loans
So far, SquidKiva loans have gone to people in South America, Africa, and Asia. This world map shows the countries of Kiva borrowers who have benefited from loans make by SquidKiva members.Azerbaijan, Benin, Bolivia, Cambodia, Ghana, El Salvador, Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Samoa, Sierra Leonne, Tajikistan, Togo
Map Updated: 7/8/2009
(World Map Provided by 29travels.com)
Get Started With SquidKiva
Kiva Borrowers
Kiva borrower Alice Gonkieh in Cameroon
GHAPE/Kiva borrower, Gidion, discusses his loan
Kiva Borrower Unisa Conteh from Sierra Leone
Juana Chel Marcos
Isaela Murrieta Rengifo
Reydo Enedino Mayta Ramirez
Members of SquidKiva
These are a few members of SquidKiva who have made loans. We are already helping people in Azerbaijan, Benin, Bolivia, Cambodia, Ghana, El Salvador, Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Samoa, Sierra Leonne, Tajikistan, and Togo!Kiva Swag
White T-Shirt
Price: 14.99 
Just Kiva Sticker (Rectangular)
Price: 2.99
"Wanna help buy a goat" Tote Bag
Price: 12.99
The Kiva Blog
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(a small part of your purchase through these links will be donated kiva.org)
Banker To The Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty
Amazon Price: $11.70 (as of 07/09/2009)
How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas, Updated Edition
Amazon Price: $10.01 (as of 07/09/2009)
Money Well Spent (Bloomberg Press)
Amazon Price: $18.45 (as of 07/09/2009)
Donate to Kiva
Kiva is the world's first online lending platform connecting online lenders to entrepreneurs across the globe. Make a loan to an entrepreneur in the developing world for as little as $25.
Guestbook
Paroshep wrote...
I first heard about Kiva on Squidoo over two years ago. I just joined and lended today. Procrastination over come!
That and cleaning out old emails.
Cheers,
Posted June 29, 2009
monarch13 wrote...
Congrats on the purple star, what an inspirational lens! Faved a long time ago!
Posted May 19, 2009
Pastiche wrote...
Thnx to Lisadh I just learned about, joined and made a loan at Kiva as part of Squidkiva team. Wonderful way to make Squidoo earnings work for others. Thnx for the post that hit my Facebook wall, Lisa!
Posted May 16, 2009
Frankster wrote...
I felt so good when I used Kiva to help a woman in Nkawkaw, Ghana, to be able to buy tomatoes in bulk. She sells them in boxes to help pay for her kids education. It is wonderful to know that my $25 could help change a woman's life. Thanks to Bonnie for introducing me to Kiva. Bear hugs, Frankster
Posted May 15, 2009
Joan4 wrote...
Congratulations on that beautiful purple star! And a thank you for educating me further about Kiva. Blessed by an angel!
Posted May 15, 2009
janices7 wrote...
Congrats on the well-deserved purple star! Great idea and lens.
Posted May 15, 2009
ClassyGals wrote...
I'll have to check this out! Sounds like a great idea. Five stars.
Posted May 15, 2009
Susan52 wrote...
Well done, and in the spirit of Squidoo for sure. Congratulations on the purple star!
Posted May 15, 2009
SemperFidelis wrote...
Blessed by a SquidAngel today!
www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
~ Colleen :o)
Posted April 11, 2009
Frankster wrote...
CONGRATS ON YOUR 2 WINS: First Place win in the Spirit of the Season Challenge and Favorite of the week Giant Squid lens for the Giant Squid Showcase. Well done and well deserved. Bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister aka Cat-Woman
Posted January 14, 2009
rms wrote...
This great lens is this week's winner of the Choose Your Favorite Giant Lens contest at www.giantsquidshowcase.com
Posted January 09, 2009
KimGiancaterino wrote...
Congratulations on your First Place win in the Spirit of the Season Challenge.
Posted January 07, 2009
hospitalera wrote...
Excellent lens, I donate part of my royalty to Kiva and put a link to this lens in the Kiva section of my webcharity lens. Lets make a difference in 2009 ;-) SY
Posted December 31, 2008
Comfortdoc wrote...
Congratulations on being the First Prize Winner in the Spirit of the Season Challenge. Be sure to email me with your address so we can get your incentives mailed to you.
Posted December 31, 2008
foovay wrote...
I discovered Kiva through a blog I read some months ago, joined and bookmarked. I haven't had the opportunity to make a loan yet - but how cool is it to find Squids there! I'm on my way to join the team.
Posted December 29, 2008
steveffeo wrote...
Squidkiva is an excellent idea great organization and lens.
Posted December 24, 2008
boredofeducation wrote...
Just made a loan to two entrepreneurs in Bolivia. How cool is that?
Posted December 23, 2008
chefkeem wrote...
A hearty SquidAngel Blessing for this great effort! I joined and I will start "loaning" today. :)
Posted December 23, 2008
MrLewisSmile wrote...
I just joined the group! This is a really good way to use Squidoo. Let's go for $25,000 :)
Posted December 22, 2008
Noadi wrote...
The whole concept of micro-loans is truly wonderful. Giving people the opportunity to build a business is a lasting way to improve lives.
Posted December 20, 2008
Comfortdoc wrote...
I've added this to the Give More with Gifts and Clicks lens under "Organizations that Make a Difference."
Posted December 20, 2008
LindaJM wrote...
This lens is now being featured on my lens, "Festival of the Inner Light".
Posted December 19, 2008
clouda9 wrote...
This is just wonderful! I'll head over today to see what is happening.
Posted December 18, 2008
JenniferAkers wrote...
SquidKiva is a great idea! I just joined the team. I love Kiva with a few of my Squidoo lenses set to donate to Kiva.
Posted December 18, 2008
LindaJM wrote...
You talked me into it! Instead of buying a t-shirt from the NaNoWriMo site, I made a loan to a woman in Ghana who wants to buy a large quantity of used clothing for resale there. Feels good to help someone else make their business prosper.
Posted December 18, 2008
ThomasC wrote...
Great job putting together this information! Squid starred and blessed for your efforts!
ThomasC
Posted December 17, 2008
Reggie_Marigold wrote...
Thanks for the message. I just joined the squidkiva team (wish I'd have thought of it!) :) And I made a loan to...Sierra Leone. No surprise there. Wishing us all a great 2009!
Posted December 17, 2008
Comfortdoc wrote...
Thank you for adding this to the Spirit of the Season Challenge. Creating a SquidKiva group is definitely keeping with the reason for the season.
Posted December 17, 2008
Comfortdoc wrote...
Looks like a great idea. Maybe we can do a Kiva lensraiser in the Spring.
Posted December 17, 2008
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