I've recently come across kiva.org which I think is a great idea. You support budding entrepreneurs around the world and through the organization you receive your loan back. The individuals or groups have to put together a business plan including repayment timeframe and amounts. I like this as I know exactly where the money goes instead of just sending money to an organization and hope they use it in a way I would approve of.
Right now, there is a Nelson in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania who has capital available to expand his business.
If that's not close enough to home for some of you, given Remembrance Day is still fresh in our minds, perhaps you can sponsor a veteran.
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