Back in 2007, Teri at Clever Title Here, got me involved in Kiva. Since that time, through Kiva, I have been making loans in small increments ($25-$50) to entrepreneurs around the world. In fact, each Christmas I take the money I would have normally spent on my adult children's presents and loan it to others through Kiva.
Kiva is now 39 months old. In its short existence 416,070 average folks as I have loaned $55,521,085 in micro loans to entrepreneurs in 156 countries. It's an amazing story.
Recently Kieran Ball, a Kiva Fellow working in Cambodia, made a video of his experience loaning money thought Kiva. Here's his video. Take a look. Who knows, maybe you'll end up becoming international financiers such as Teri and I.
You can also view a PBS Frontline documentary on Kiva if you click HERE
A Fistful Of Dollars: The Story of a Kiva.org Loan from Kieran Ball on Vimeo.
I love Kiva! The best thing is that, after the initial $25 (or whatever amount) is paid back, it's available to loan to someone else. The same money can help countless people.
Posted by: BruceA | January 21, 2009 at 12:41 AM