Yet Another Twist On Microfinancing – Kiva.org
Sunday, February 15th, 2009enlightened orgs: kiva
NOT JUST CONTRIBUTING, BUT CONNECTING
Introducing Kiva.org, a Web 2.0 company focused on connecting generous contribution with the creative potential of those living in poverty. Kiva’s mission is simple: “to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.” I had the pleasure of listening to Co-Founder Jessica Flannery speak this past weekend at Jubilee in Pittsburgh. Her speech offered two valuable insights:
1) A glimpse of hope - the poor of the world have the talent and creativity to become self sustaining…all they need is a boost in the form of capital
2) Advice – on how to realize the dream of any company, Kiva’s Story has something to offer to all of us.
FROM $14,000 TO OVER $60,000,000 IN LOANS