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Kiva.org exists to alleviate global poverty, and does so by bringing together low-income entrepreneurs in the developing world and people looking to participate in the fight against global poverty. The idea for Kiva was born in 2004 when the founders were working with a microfinance institution in Uganda. They were amazed by the powerful, positive impact of microfinance, but saw no way to participate themselves (they had $50 to loan to a Ugandan farmer, b... read more
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by Spy Kitten M.  Vline2  May 13
Professional in the field, General public

I just started using the site and it is amazing. I love being able to help in any way that I can...and being able to loan as little as $25 is huge for me. I don't enjoy feeling as I have to wait for my multipling abundance before sharing abundance with others. We all have the ability to live the ...


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by Kathleen L.  Vline2  May 07
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Once you go to this site and look around, you will find it difficult to leave without lending to someone.  Plus the money you lend recirculates.  The person you lend to pays it back, and then you can either take your loan money back or lend it to someone else.  It can keep working ...

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Kiva featured on CNBC Business Nation

posted on 12-10-2007 at 02:08PM

On December 5th, Kiva had a feature length piece on "Business Nation" on CNBC! Correspondent John Larson (www.kiva.org/lender/john2481)  went to Africa to find the entrepreneurs he loaned to! The piece is now available online at: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=604752752 Discussion about the piece is available on Kiva Friends at: http://www...

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Peggy V. Added by Peggy V.  Vline2  Jan 21

Facts a little outdated - Kiva has blasted off since I made this little movie. Yay!

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KIVA Micro Lending - from FRONTLINE/Worl...

Richard F. Added by Richard F.  Vline2  Aug 27, 2007

See peanut butter and brick making businesses, plus some behind-the-scenes work at Kiva.org.  Can you find our Change.org ...

Connected to: Kiva  End Global Hunger  End Global Poverty


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from SAINT FRANCIS ANIMAL WELFARE GROUP  Vline2  May 05

 is a great organization, we'd love to be part of it!

from Amanda H.  Vline2  Jan 16

Love the photo additions... GO KIVA!

from Dana Y.  Vline2  Dec 26, 2007

Vote for Kiva at vote4cause.org

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