anyone heard of Kiva?

[amandajane]

I just found out about this site: http://www.kiva.org/about

"Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend to unique entrepreneurs around the globe." So basically you give money, any amount from $25 upwards, to someone from a less fortunate country who is trying to start their own small business. As their business grows, over the following 6 to 12 months, they repay what you gave them, then you lend it to someone else.

Isn't that just the most fabulous idea?

Tonight as a family, we are going to sit down and decide who will get our first donation.

 

[renee82]

That's really cool! I'll have to check it out!

 

[crystalbella77]

that sounds soooo cool!!

 

[lizzyfizzy]

oh that is such a cool way to help out those less fortunate than you!! i love this!!

 

[Paula]

That sounds very cool.

 

[Sara]

I'm fascinated! Want to learn more, sounds promising!

 

[Lisa Carroll]

I have heard of that site. I have it bookmarked but then I forgot all about it. I need to check it out again!

 

[sportay24]

I had never heard of it, sounds interesting Thanks for sharing!!