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Tyler · 04-10-2007, 11:10 PM

I just finished watching an excellent Frontline World tonight (had a good expose on Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan FYI), and they profiled an organization called Kiva.

Kiva is a non-profit organization that lets you donate to micro-credit bureaus around the world and help fund small independent businesses.

For as little as $25US you can help someone around the world get a jump on a new venture to help support their family and community.

I was so blown away that I had to donate right away. I helped fun a young 23 year old man from Toga start his own barbershop.

Profile here: http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=bus...=about&id=5804

Each person requesting a micro-loan has a profile and image and brief description on why they would like a loan. It really brings a new humanistic aspect to donating to charities.

Kiva has a 100% repayment rate, and I think is a fantastic idea.

Have a look

http://www.kiva.org

Edit: Seeing as how the show was on Frontline, I think their site got a bit swamped. Might be a bit slow, but definitely have a look!

04-10-2007, 11:10 PM	#1
Tyler Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	Kiva.org I just finished watching an excellent Frontline World tonight (had a good expose on Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan FYI), and they profiled an organization called Kiva. Kiva is a non-profit organization that lets you donate to micro-credit bureaus around the world and help fund small independent businesses. For as little as $25US you can help someone around the world get a jump on a new venture to help support their family and community. I was so blown away that I had to donate right away. I helped fun a young 23 year old man from Toga start his own barbershop. Profile here: http://www.kiva.org/app.php?page=bus...=about&id=5804 Each person requesting a micro-loan has a profile and image and brief description on why they would like a loan. It really brings a new humanistic aspect to donating to charities. Kiva has a 100% repayment rate, and I think is a fantastic idea. Have a look http://www.kiva.org Edit: Seeing as how the show was on Frontline, I think their site got a bit swamped. Might be a bit slow, but definitely have a look!