Bekki's Kiva.org Geocoin
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bekkiandbruno
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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Virginia, United States
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My very first $25 loan to Kiva was to a man named Hasan in Tajikistan. He needed a total of $675 to help buy food and cattle for his small agricultural business. He paid the full sum back well before the loan was due and hasn't needed to borrow money since 2009. In honor of this first loan, my dream would be for this coin to make it all the way to Tajikistan, but I'd be happy if it just moved around the world spreading the word about Kiva.
Kiva is 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. Learn more about how it works.
Since Kiva was founded in 2005:
- 951,242 Kiva lenders
- $448,915,475in loans
- 99.01% Repayment rate
We work with:
- 203 Field Partners
- 450 volunteers around the world
- 69 different countries
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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.
Learn more about how it works.
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.
Learn more about our partnerships or make a donation.
How you can get involved
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