THEY SAY IT IS BETTER TO GIVE A FISHING ROD THAN A FISH: $25 KIVA FREE TRIAL

They say it is better to give a fishing rod than a fish.

Kiva allows you to make small loans (as little as $25) to borrowers who are working to improve their lives all over the world. I'm part of this community and I thought you might like to join me!

Quick responders get a free $25 trial via this link:http://kiva.org/invitedby/caroline2000

In oktober 2008 I started with a one time investment of $50 (two loans of $25 each). Since then I have been able to re-lend the money that was paid back by the first two borrowers, in total I have been able to stretch this $ 50 eight times, with eight loans!

For me, it is an empowering method to help other people. This is about helping people helping themselves...

With love,

Caroline

  

About Kiva

We are a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. 

Since Kiva was founded in 2005:

• 607,731 Kiva lenders
• $232 million in loans
• 98.79% Repayment rate

We work with:

• 135 Field Partners
• 450 volunteers around the world
• 59 different countries

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

We envision a world where all people - even in the most remote areas of the globe - hold the power to create opportunity for themselves and others.

We believe providing safe, affordable access to capital to those in need helps people create better lives for themselves and their families.

HOW WE DO IT

Making a loan on Kiva is so simple that you may not realize how much work goes on behind the scenes.

Kiva works with microfinance institutions on five continents to provide loans to people without access to traditional banking systems. One hundred percent of your loan is sent to these microfinance institutions, which we call Field Partners, who administer the loans in the field.

Kiva relies on a world wide network of over 450 volunteers who work with our Field Partners, edit and translate borrower stories, and ensure the smooth operation of countless other Kiva programs.

HOW WE'RE FUNDED

100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes directly towards funding loans; Kiva does not take a cut. Furthermore, Kiva does not charge interest to our Field Partners, who administer the loans.

Kiva is primarily funded through the support of lenders making optional donations. We also raise funds through grants, corporate sponsors, and foundations.

We are incredibly thankful for the support that has enabled us to do the work that has touched the lives of so many people.

http://kiva.org/invitedby/caroline2000