Love Kiva! Have loved this platform and community ever since I received a Kiva gift card for Christmas more than a decade ago. I immediately put that gift to use on the platform and fell in love with... See more
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It is heartwarming to be able to support others around the world who are building their lives. I sense the equality in the human spirit. It is also humbling to realise that any complaint I have about... See more
I found Kiva 15 or so years ago, i was looking for a way to assist motivated people who had no access to other funding sources. Kiva is excellent at this. Most weeks I make one $25 loan, the c... See more
Kiva is an incredible platform for microlending. Helping people to be self-sustaining through economic opportunity is one of the best gifts you can give. I lend regularly and donate to Kiva to help th... See more
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Kiva enables you to loan to small businesses in developing countries.
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Great because its not a donation
Great because its not a donation, its a loan to people who are doing something with their life and I am glad to be a part of helping people who help themselves
Fantastic means to help others in need
SEEING PEOPLE'S FACES AND HEARING THEIR STORIES AND HELPING A BIT GIVES ME JOY!
I HAVE LOVED BEING ABLE TO SEE PEOPLE'S FACES AND HEAR THEIR STORIES AND THINK I MIGHT BE HELPING SOMEONE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE. IT GIVES ME JOY!
Awesome way to create a better world…
Awesome way to create a better world for all. Kiva has made it truly fun, safe and easy to make our world a better place for all people. I have been a monthly lender for many years and keep doing so because it feels just right.
A highly effective way to help real people worldwide
Lending with Kiva is a highly effective way to help real people around the world who are trying to become entrepreneurs or start other occupations, and improve their lives and their families' lives. I can easily afford to participate in these micro-loans, where my contributions will be joined with other Kiva lenders in order to fund the borrowers. I love knowing I can help someone far away to improve their economic situation.
Supporting favorite causes
I have been participating for over twenty years. KIVA has a very thorough statistical system that lets you know the amount of good your loans provide. It allows you to select loans that support your favorite causes.
Loans with meaningful impact
The loans seem properly arranged and the results seem to have a meaningful impact
This platform is fantastic…
At the same time platform is fantastic and should not exist.
Kiva makes loans to others easy
Kiva makes loans to others easy, useful, targeted. It facilitates choices of region, country, gender, purpose - so we can select what speaks to our hearts. The system is well run. Feedback keeps the interest alive. And when a loan is repaid we can re-lend it to someone else.
I trust that Kiva is helping people…
I trust that Kiva is helping people improve their lives and given that there is so little one can trust these days, that's a great quality for an organization. It's not a bottomless pit of donations but it's a focused real fund to help others improve their lives.
Kiva - so worthy of your support
This organization provides microloans to individuals and groups around the world.
Your donation is repaid and then relent to another borrower. You are able to help many folks over the years. Information is provided on the borrower and what they need the loan for. You also receive updates on loan recipients.
Helping Others When Your On A Tight Budget
I have been lending on KIVA for many years. I especially appreciate the lending repayment relending aspect of KIVA. I am disabled and live on a fixed income. KIVA’s model allows me to help other people even on a tight budget.
Love it!!
It’s a wonderful cause, helping small businesses to get on their feet. I love watching them grow, knowing I could support their dreams.
Great way to help others across the world
I have been a supporter of Kiva for a number of years now. The Kiva website is super easy to navigate. The frequent updates on the borrowers help me remember the positive impact my loans are making. This is a great way to help people in need of finanical help to build their own way of earning a living.
Connect to someONE and know what you DID
Love the Kiva approach of specific connection to others who need my help to better their lives all around the world. With a focus on micro lending, I trust that my contributions have the potential to make a meaningful difference for an individual or group committed to the effort to improve themselves, their families and their communities. Kiva gives me confidence in my impact with the tracking and updates of their infield representatives.
It’s a wonderful idea to lend the money…
It’s a wonderful idea to lend the money and actually get it repaid as opposed to to just giving a donation.
I like helping refugees
I've been donating funds to help people around the world for at least 10 years. I started giving through my employer, HP. I enjoy helping people which allows them to fulfill their dreams and ambitions. I've been focusing on helping refugees but there are so many others in the Kiva program that are provided for also, through the generosity of all who give to Kiva. I just added more to my donation this month so I could give to more people.
Want to make a difference??
Kiva has been making small loans to individuals and groups for several years now, and I've made scores of small loans during that time. Almost all of the loans I've made have been paid back...back to Kiva...and that allows me to lend again..each time with a little more out of my pocket. I feel pretty good, knowing that $25 or $50 has made a small difference in someone's life. Kiva keeps me in touch with a wider world,
Great way to help women entrepreneurs…
Great way to help women entrepreneurs around the world.
Have been using Kiva for years
Have been using Kiva for years. Love ability to select recipients based on my connection to specific needs and individuals!
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