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"Microfinance platform Kiva has proven many times over that people are willing to give $25 microloans to entrepreneurs in developing countries."
“Kiva.org, a leader in the field of microlending… These microloans are made by ordinary people, not primarily to make money but to create social wealth.”
"No Boundaries" Innovation Award
“Vetted borrowers you can select to match your own values...It is also very gratifying to get updates on how your borrower is doing, 100% of my loans over many years have been repaid.”
Global Impact Award
SSIR named Kiva's World Refugee Fund as one of three models proving that "courageous capital" can unlock large-scale, sustainable investment in refugee economic integration.
Silver Awards for Innovation and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
“90% of borrowers surveyed said their quality of life had improved”
Gold Awards for Best Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative and Best Employee Engagement Initiative
SUCCESS STORIES
100% of your contribution goes to supporting real people
“With these funds, I was able to keep my family afloat. Now we don’t really worry about food on the table, because business is thriving.”
— Eufemia, Convenience store owner and refugee, Dominican Republic
“I used the funds to buy sewing machines and started running my business. I even employed my daughter, and my income increased.”
— Manal, Tailor, Palestine
“I was born in Guatemala and don’t have a long enough credit history to get a loan here. This Kiva loan bought a van and expanded my business.”
— Carmen, Florist, California, U.S.
“Not having the means to start is definitely a big issue. So I was introduced to Kiva — that changed my life completely.”
— Aisha, Business owner, Ghana
“I have a job, I have something to work on. I am contributing to my house… Being self-reliant. That is what I’m most proud of.”
— Neriman, Farmer, Turkey
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