A Great Opportunity to Loan to the Working PoorI want to introduce KIVA to you. Kiva is an organization that is doing a tremendous service in the area of microfinancing all over the world. Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back. This is an awesome opportunity to help people help themselves. I have recently become involved by helping to finance an individual in Kenya who is starting a milk producation business. Check out the KIVA website. This YouTube segment below is from the television program Frontline. It gives more detailed information.
stay off the paved road... -craig
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