Friday, December 9, 2011

Loan and re-loan money to entrepreneurs around the world with Kiva.org

Have you ever heard of Kiva.org?


I learned about Kiva a few years ago, when one of my sisters (who runs this Etsy shop) suggested that all our siblings donate money to the charity Kiva instead of giving each other Christmas gifts. What a way to celebrate what Christmas is truly about!


Through Kiva, you can loan as little as $25 to an entrepreneur in one of 60 countries. The entrepreneur will pay you back over time, which means that you can re-loan that $25 again and again. Your gifts are literally multiplied! How cool is that?


When I opened my Etsy shop, I decided that I wanted 10% of the profits to go to a charity. I chose Kiva as the charity because fundamentally, Etsy sellers and Kiva entrepreneurs are all doing the same thing: using our God-given gifts to help financially support our families and to enrich the lives of others. It's a perfect match!


We have donated $143 since opening my Etsy shop. (I say "we" because my past customers are partnering with me in these donations...whether they know it or not!) As loans are repaid, I re-loan the money, which means that we have been able to loan $200 total so far. There is $129 still being repaid and that will be re-loaned as well, which will bring the grand total of money loaned to $329 for an investment of $143.

You can choose who you lend to based on country, gender and type of business. I've chosen to loan to entrepreneurs in Cambodia, Iraq, Mexico, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon and Pakistan. They are operating businesses in the health, clothing, retail and arts sectors.

So to all of my past customers, thank you for partnering with me to help support  entrepreneurs around the world!
 

To see other Etsy sellers who also support Kiva, click here for Team Kiva.

If you're interested in learning more about Kiva or want to donate now, click here for Kiva's website.


(This is not a sponsored post--I just love what Kiva does and wanted to share it with you!)

12 comments:

  1. Wow, this is so great and inspiring! thank you so much for sharing your experience to us.

    home loan adelaide

    ReplyDelete
  2. My Brothers and Sister all over the world, I am Mrs Boo Wheat from Canada ; i was in need of loan some month ago. i needed a loan to open my restaurant and bar, when one of my long time business partner introduce me to this good and trustful loan lender DR PURVA PIUS that help me out with a loan, and is interest rate is very low , thank God today. I am now a successful business woman, and I became useful. In the life of others, I now hold a restaurant and bar. And about 30 workers, thank GOD for my life I am leaving well today a happy father with three kids, thanks to you DR PURVA PIUS Now I can take care of my lovely family, i can now pay my bill. I am now the bread winner of my family. If you are look for a trustful and reliable loan leader. You can Email him via,mail (urgentloan22@gmail.com) Please tell him Mrs Boo Wheat from Canada introduce you to him. THANKS

    ReplyDelete
  3. Good day, I'am Josef Lewis, A private loan lender who gives out loan to individuals, companies, and government establishments at a low interest rate of 2%. We know that there are lots of families out there who live on pay to pay check and others that cannot take care of their financial obligations and for this reason we are here for financial restoration.

    We offer a wide range of financial services which includes: Business Planning, Commercial and Development Finance, Properties and Mortgages, Debt Consolidation Loans, Business Loans, Private loans, Home Refinancing, Hotel Loans, student loans etc. Kindly respond immediately using the details below if interested in a loan and be free of scams..

    Email: progresiveloan@yahoo.com
    Call/Text +1(603) 786-7565 thanks




    ReplyDelete
  4. Do you need Finance?
    Are you looking for Finance?
    Are you looking for a money to enlarge your business?
    We help individuals and companies to obtain loan for business
    expanding and to setup a new business ranging any amount. Get a loan at affordable interest rate of 3%, Do you need this cash/loan for business and to clear your bills? Then send us an email now for more information contact us now via Email:ahmedconsultancycompany@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. Do you need Personal Finance?
    Business Cash Finance?
    Unsecured Finance
    Fast and Simple Finance?
    Quick Application Process?
    Finance. Services Rendered include,
    *Debt Consolidation Finance
    *Business Finance Services
    *Personal Finance services Help
    Please write back if interested with our interest rate
    Contact Us At:ahmedconsultancycompany@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. Nice information on here, I would like to share with you all my experience trying to get a loan to expand my Clothing Business here in Malaysia. It was really hard on my business going down due to my little short time illness then when I got heal I needed a fund to set it up again for me to begin so I came across Mr Benjamin a loan consultant officer at Le_Meridian Funding Service He asked me of my business project and I told him i already owned One and i just needed loan of 200,000.00 USD he gave me form to fill and I did also he asked me of my Valid ID in few days They did the transfer and my loan was granted. I really want to appreciate there effort also try to get this to anyone looking for business loan or other financial issues to Contact Le_Meridian Funding Service On Email: lfdsloans@lemeridianfds.com / lfdsloans@outlook.com He also available on WhatsApp Contact:+1-9893943740.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Get a fast, free quote from Lake Orion best reviewed Pressure Washing company. Our 110% Happiness Guarantee ensures you'll love the service or you don't pay.
    Follow us:-
    Pressure Washing services in Lake Orion
    Pressure Washing

    Get a fast, free quote from Oakland Township best reviewed Pressure Washing company. Our 110% Happiness Guarantee ensures you'll love the service or you don't pay.

    Follow us:-
    Pressure Washing services in Oakland Township
    Pressure Washing

    Get a fast, free quote from Oxford best reviewed Pressure Washing company. Our 110% Happiness Guarantee ensures you'll love the service or you don't pay.

    Follow us:-
    Pressure Washing services in Oakland Oxford
    Pressure Washing

    Get a fast, free quote from Lake Orion best reviewed Pressure Washing company. Our 110% Happiness Guarantee ensures you'll love the service or you don't pay.

    Follow us:-
    Pressure Washing services in Lake Orion
    Pressure Washing

    Get a fast, free quote from Clarkston best reviewed Pressure Washing company. Our 110% Happiness Guarantee ensures you'll love the service or you don't pay.

    Follow us:-
    Pressure Washing services in Clarkston
    Pressure Washing

    ReplyDelete
  8. Assalamu'alaikum , Do you need a financial loan help with at 2% interest rate? Our loan ranges from $3,000.00 for more information Contact Us abdullahibrahimlender@gmail.com
    whatspp Number +918929490461
    Mr Abdullah

    ReplyDelete
  9. Gridinsoft Anti-Malware License Key Crack Free Download is a new and professional program to detect computer viruses and protect the system from security threats. Gridinsoft anti-malware failure can detect and delete any Virus, Trojan, Spyware, Ransomware and all other topics that can harm your computer.
    Smartdraw License Key Crack Free Download
    Nitro License Key Crack Free Download
    CleanMyMac License Key Crack Free Download

    ReplyDelete
  10. Internet Download Manager 6.37 Build 15 Crack is an amazing and quickest application that can speed up by multiple times. Presently you can download any records you need utilizing the IDM Free Download application.
    Videopad Video Editor Crack
    DU Meter Crack
    iZotope Nectar-3-Crack

    ReplyDelete

I LOVE reading your comments but don't always have time to respond to each one individually. I'll do my best to email you back or swing by your blog. *Please note that if you want a response, your email address must be visible on your Blogger profile.*