Kiva: Microloans for third world entrepreneurs.

Kiva is an organization that makes microloans to tiny businesses in the third world. The repayment rate is 97% according to the site. I'm using Kiva for our extended family project this year, something you might wish to think about.

If you're a blogger and you'd like to post a banner like the one above on your blog, here's the code: <SCRIPT type='text/javascript' src='http://www.kiva.org/banners/bannerBlock.php'></SCRIPT>

If you would like to loan to Maria or any other entrepreneurs please head to Kiva.org. 100% of your loan goes directly to the borrower and you can loan as little as $25. Why not get started as an international financier today? With repayment rates around 96% you don’t have much to lose but you do have many lives to change.

Comments

[Tim]

Hi Jeff, thanks for your post on Kiva. By raising the awareness of this initiative to your readers, you are presenting them with a unique opportunity to get involved in someone else's life in a very practical way. Thank you also for suggesting the placement of a banner on people's own sites. This will definitely extend the shelf life of Kiva's message. Thanks again for your support!

Tim (volunteer with Kiva.org)