Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back.
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FRONTLINE/World | Kiva | PBS
FRONTLINE/World travels to Uganda to explore the impact of microfinance and, in particular, how one San Francisco-based nonprofit is using the Web to forge a more direct connection between lenders in the U.S. and borrowers in developing countries. For more information go to http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld
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The Kiva Story
I just had the amazing opportunity to intern at Kiva, the online microlending nonprofit. Since I know that interning at Kiva is a rare and valuable opportunity, I decided to take advantage of it by filming "The Kiva Story." On my last day, I interviewed most of the Kiva staff by asking them all the same three questions: who are you, tell me a good Kiva story, and how do see the world in 10 years. Watch this movie and tell me what you think. Even better, loan your money so that it can change a life in the developing world!
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Kiva Chronicles Blog
Follow the real-life story of a couple who decided to change the world, one loan at a time.
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SemperFidelis
Great lens for a great cause. I have a kiva account. Keep up the good work! 5* Posted October 19, 2007 |
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gearon_garlic
So interesting and informative lens, thanks! FIVE STAR By me. Posted October 17, 2007 |
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Matt & Jessica Flannery - Kiva.org
They launched Kiva, the online micro-lending venture. They tell you why. And how! Global X interviews Matt and Jessica Flannery, co-founders of Kiva, before Oprah can get the chance. Watch Matt as he explains how he made the decision to quit his Silicon Valley job and work full time for Kiva. And listen to Jessica as she describes her pre-marital problems, which actually led to Kiva's birth! Be sure to read Matt's blog, The Kiva Chronicles, on socialedge.org!
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