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I am a Vietnam veteran. Kiva allows me to lend money to ordinary people in Vietnam. It helps them to improve their lives -- it helps me make amends for the war. Kiva has a conference call once a month to let us lenders ask questions and give input and feedback. Micro-finance is truly people helping people. For more information, go to www.kiva.org.
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The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... My loans to poor people around the world.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... I get to keep re-loaning my money to help more people.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... I read the blogs of the volunteer field reps. They are very dedicated and good-hearted people.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... Do more to help people.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Many of the countries of the people who need our help have many, many problems.
- One thing I'd also say is that... It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
I love Kiva! It only takes $25 to make a difference in someone's life! I have actually sent Kiva loans to all my friends for christmas presents :)
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... helping lift people out of poverty and enhance their lives
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... how much impact I feel like I have with only $25
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... help end all poverty!
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... there were more people to give loans to. At one point, I only saw like 3 people. I guess this is a good thing since that means that a lot of other people are giving loans.
- If I ran this organization, I would... advertise more! and hold more events/fundraisers
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... people don't know about it
Kiva is a wonderful nonprofit. Not only is it built on a great idea, but the staff and volunteers are so deeply passionate and determined to make a difference. The idea is sustainable and making a huge impact in communities around the world. I am proud to be part of this community as a lender and volunteer
The Great!
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... connecting with people around the world
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... passionate, dedicated, bubbly, optimistic, and all-around incredible
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... like most non-profits, funding and budgets are tight. instead of charging lenders to make loans, they use an 'optional donation' feature.
I was a Donor & Make 4 loans to entrepreneurs around the world.
Post public compliment
Kiva is always keeping me updated on the latest projects being funded and how the businesses I have loaned to are doing. It is very rewarding to hear the stories that come from families who benefit from the loans.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the loans that have been paid back and the success of businesses who have received loans.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... reading the stories of entrepreneurs and the good that the loans are doing abroad.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... very passionate about their mission of alleviating poverty.
Ways to make it better!
- If I ran this organization, I would... try and do collaborative work with other nonprofits that integrate health and education along with microloans.
Kiva's online platform allows you to make a microloan to entrepreneurs from around the world, ranging from a goat herder in Kenya to a seamstress in Peru. It is a great way to connect with the world's poor to contribute to a sustainable to alleviate poverty -- check out www.kiva.org!
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the 60,000 individuals that have received a loan and have been able to make life better for themselves and their family.
Ways to make it better!
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... since they are resource strapped, there is not an easy way to market the great work that Kiva is doing.