Make a Loan – Save a Life
Have you heard about Kiva.org? They are a non-profit doing something good by helping people who are struggling to make a life for themselves but need a loan – usually a pitifully small amount – to help them along. This is a superb idea and I heartily endorse the concept. I especially like that the charity passes on 100% of all donations to the people they are helping. It’s a nice touch that they offer the option of adding 10% to your donation amount (from $25) to help them with their running costs, but is it only an option, there’s no pressure.
Once you have made a donation, this is what happens:
- 100% of your funds will be sent to Kiva’s local partner who will disburse your loan
- You’ll receive periodic updates showing the impact of your loan
- Once your loan is fully repaid, you may withdraw the funds or sponsor a new entrepreneur
See that last bit? A gift you can give over and over again. Nice!
Here’s to Kiva and their enterprising beneficiaries around the world, I want to see them all realise their hopes and dreams, and I wish them well.
