Kiva is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that allows people to lend money via the Internet to low-income entrepreneurs and students in over 80 countries
The platform enables crowdfunding of loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world.
Through Kiva’s work, students can pay for tuition, women can start businesses, farmers are able to invest in equipment, and families can afford needed emergency care.
Lenders do not receive interest in the money they lend or the support they give entrepreneurs and others from around the world.
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by Jason Vitug
I have been “investing” with Kiva for over a decade. I don’t think of this as an investment expecting a return but as an investment in helping people around the world. I’ve lent over 50 times on the platform. If you’re looking for a way to support entrepreneurs and small business owners, consider Kiva. You’ll feel a bit of joy helping someone who is working hard to elevate their life.