The Kiva community is happy to welcome some amazing new partners this month who all share a common mission with Kiva: to empower people with opportunities to create better lives for themselves. Whether it’s giving farmers in Peru access to resources and markets, training farmers in Mozambique to increase productivity, or connecting entrepreneurs with the tools they need to tackle some of the world’s... Continue Reading >>
Blog posts tagged with microfinance
Sep 9, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Once again, we’ve welcomed our new fellow trainees to our headquarters in San Francisco to train them up on all things Kiva before their 6 month fellowships with our field partners. This fellows class is 18 strong and will be working with 36 field partners across 20 countries. The week was filled with early morning training sessions (fueled by coffee), afternoon lunches catered by local Kiva US borrowers and plenty of mock-borrower verifications to get a feel for the challenges they’ll undoubtedly face in the field.
Some of our favorite snapshots from...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Chloe (right) with a graduate of BlackFem’s ‘Time is Money’ program
At just 23 years old, Chloe is the founder and CEO of BlackFem, a non-profit venture capital firm that teaches financial literacy to women and girls of color in under-served communities. Her philosophy regarding wealth in America might surprise you, and it’s now the title of a new children’s book she co-wrote: ‘Money Does Grow on Trees.’
She uses the book to teach financial literacy to young students,...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
All over the world, Review and Translation Program (RTP) volunteers dedicate their time and skills to ensure that the thousands of loans that come in from Kiva’s partners are edited and translated from our five key languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian. In the past three months alone, RTP volunteers have reviewed 47,529 loans, averaging over 15,000 loans per month. They enjoy being involved in the process from reviewing the original loans to seeing them fundraise on Kiva!
This month we celebrate three of our incredible volunteers...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
This is part of our series celebrating the unifying spirit of the Summer Games. Cambodia is one of 28 Kiva countries that have never won a medal, so we’re rallying to show our support ...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
El Salvador
El Salvador
This is part of our series celebrating the unifying spirit of the summer games. El Salvador is one of 28 Kiva countries that have never won a medal, so we’re rallying to show our support through loans this month! Team Kiva for the win!
Nestled in the mountains of Central America is the smallest but most densely populated country in the region, El Salvador. Home to more than 6 million people, El Salvador has yet to win a medal in the Olympic games. But medals certainly aren’t the only currency for success, and El Salvador can boast it’s home...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
Kiva HQ
This is part of our series celebrating the unifying spirit of the summer games. Rwanda is one of 28 Kiva countries that have never won a medal, so we’re rallying to show our support ... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
This is part of our series celebrating the unifying spirit of the summer games. Rwanda is one of 28 Kiva countries that have never won a medal, so we’re rallying to show our support ...
Jul 7, 2016
Kiva HQ
... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
On summer days, the temperature in Al Hudaydah, Yemen often reaches 100 degrees by 9 in the morning, with barely a hint of a breeze coming off the bathwater-like Red Sea nearby. The scorching heat in this coastal city, and in much of the country, is all the more unbearable for the majority of Yemeni families who have to make do without electricity to power fans, lights or other essential devices.
... Continue Reading >>
Jul 7, 2016
Kiva HQ
Clean energy: We need to reach sustainability and Elon Musk has a plan.
Kiva HQ
Clean energy: We need to reach sustainability and Elon Musk has a plan.
Music for your soul: A cellist copes with tragedy the...
Continue Reading >>
Jul 7, 2016
Kiva HQ
Katrina and Keely first met in the summer of 2013 while working on open space greening projects in Brooklyn, N.Y., and bonded instantly over urban farming and pop culture. After many discussions on the frustrations of finding financially sustainable jobs in urban agriculture, they decided the best solution was to start a project for themselves.
In 2015, the two joined forces to start Tinyfield Roofhop Farm on a small rooftop in Brooklyn, with the Manhattan skyline in the distance. Their goal was to provide high quality, hyper-local produce to consumers, restaurants, and... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
Katrina and Keely first met in the summer of 2013 while working on open space greening projects in Brooklyn, N.Y., and bonded instantly over urban farming and pop culture. After many discussions on the frustrations of finding financially sustainable jobs in urban agriculture, they decided the best solution was to start a project for themselves.
In 2015, the two joined forces to start Tinyfield Roofhop Farm on a small rooftop in Brooklyn, with the Manhattan skyline in the distance. Their goal was to provide high quality, hyper-local produce to consumers, restaurants, and... Continue Reading >>
Jul 7, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Cynthia, a successful farmer and single mother
Like farmers across southern Africa, Cynthia is worried about the drought. The region is experiencing one of the driest years in decades, and the lack of rain is all the farmers in her rural Zimbabwe community are talking about.
A single mother and a veteran farmer, Cynthia will fare better than most thanks to her careful planning. Over the years, she connected an irrigation pond to her fields of okra, sweet potatoes and corn...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
This is the final story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
Jay is a native of Detroit and considers himself a promoter of social good in his home city. After moving back to Detroit 6 years ago, Jay decided to spend his time creating opportunity for his community and Detroit youth.
Read more about Jay's story at Kiva's Medium page -->>
Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
This is the final story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
Jay is a native of Detroit and considers himself a promoter of social good in his home city. After moving back to Detroit 6 years ago, Jay decided to spend his time creating opportunity for his community and Detroit youth.
Read more about Jay's story at Kiva's Medium page -->>
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ, 
United States
This is the second story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
Kiva HQ, United States
This is the second story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
The direct to social enterprise program is a pilot program that aims to raise capital for social enterprises in a new and more efficient way. Social enterprises have the potential to strengthen their communities and reduce poverty by expanding formal employment, scaling innovative social solutions and driving sustainable economic growth. However, they often fall in the “missing middle,” meaning they are too small for traditional banks, but too big for microfinance.
In the past, Kiva has used 2 different models to support small social enterprises:... Continue Reading >>
In the past, Kiva has used 2 different models to support small social enterprises:... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
This the second of our stories in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
“After years of working for someone else, I decided it was time to pursue my dream of bringing the food of my childhood to my new home.”
You can tell Guadalupe is a passionate woman from the moment you place your order at El Pipila. She is constantly moving around assembling the plates, but keeping an eye on everything that’s going on, making sure everyone receives the best service.
Her passion comes in... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
This the second of our stories in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
“After years of working for someone else, I decided it was time to pursue my dream of bringing the food of my childhood to my new home.”
You can tell Guadalupe is a passionate woman from the moment you place your order at El Pipila. She is constantly moving around assembling the plates, but keeping an eye on everything that’s going on, making sure everyone receives the best service.
Her passion comes in... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
I’ve only seen the film Hotel Rwanda twice.
The first time, I was alone on my parents’ couch in small-town Oklahoma. I tend to want to be emotionally prepared for heavy films with difficult subject matter, but when do you ever feel prepared enough to bear witness to such a magnitude of senseless violence and tragedy as what happened in Rwanda?
The answer is never, so I finally just took a deep breath and hit play.... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Flickr user oledoe.
I’ve only seen the film Hotel Rwanda twice.
The first time, I was alone on my parents’ couch in small-town Oklahoma. I tend to want to be emotionally prepared for heavy films with difficult subject matter, but when do you ever feel prepared enough to bear witness to such a magnitude of senseless violence and tragedy as what happened in Rwanda?
The answer is never, so I finally just took a deep breath and hit play.... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
There are more than 60 million refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) around the world who were driven from their homes by violence and conflict. In honor of World Refugee Day, we’re featuring the stories of borrowers who were forced to rebuild their lives and found new hope and support through the Kiva community.
Kiva lenders have crowdfunded more than $2.6 million in loans to refugees and internally displaced people. This support helps Kiva’s Field Partners extend financial services to those most at risk and in need, including refugees and IDPs escaping...
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Jembere. In Amharic — the native language of Ethiopia — it means, “my sunset.” When Abaynesh, a designer in New York, fulfilled her dream of creating her own eyewear brand, she named it Jembere in honor of her roots.
Her collections are now sold by vendors from New York to Chicago, but the inspiration for her designs remains rooted in her early life and East Africa.
Photos by Abaynesh
Abaynesh was born in a Sudanese refugee camp to Ethiopian parents. Her father, part of the medical staff...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Photos by Liz Fish
Leila is constantly smiling, and beams with pride when talking about her farm. But behind her sunny exterior, she carries a story of extreme hardship and perseverance.
Leila used to live in Ochamchire, in the coastal region of Abkhazia, situated in the north-western corner of Georgia. She was forced to leave her home, her roots and everything she knew in 1989 due to a regional conflict that eventually developed into a war between Georgia and Russia, led to Abkhazia formally...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
This is part of our World Refugee Day series honoring Kiva borrowers who made the incredible journey from refugee to entrepreneur.
Story by Kiva Fellow Nina Patel and Diana Silva, Kiva marketing intern. Photos by Nina Patel.
For Kone, a designer and tailor, achieving his dream of owning his own business in Nairobi has been a long journey, both mentally and physically.
In 2002, he was the proud owner of a stable and prosperous tailoring business in his native Côte d’Ivoire, when his life was turned upside...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
This is a guest post from John Carroll, Manager of Local Business Outreach at Yelp, to celebrate our new partnership.
Today, we're proud to make the Yelp and Kiva partnership official. Together, we can help even more small, local businesses work towards their dreams. Since 2013, Yelp and Kiva have collaborated to provide small businesses with the capital and exposure they need to succeed.
As a leading nonprofit providing crowdfunded loans, Kiva gives small businesses in the U.S. access to 0% interest capital through “social underwriting.” When... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
This is a guest post from John Carroll, Manager of Local Business Outreach at Yelp, to celebrate our new partnership.
Today, we're proud to make the Yelp and Kiva partnership official. Together, we can help even more small, local businesses work towards their dreams. Since 2013, Yelp and Kiva have collaborated to provide small businesses with the capital and exposure they need to succeed.
As a leading nonprofit providing crowdfunded loans, Kiva gives small businesses in the U.S. access to 0% interest capital through “social underwriting.” When... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
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This is what 10 years of people believing in each other's dreams looks like! More than 1.8 million people around the world have made a loan on Kiva to help someone start or grow a business, go to school or support their family.
By working together, each of us can be the spark that changes the world!
...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
The refreshed Kiva includes the most significant changes to the website since it was first created, and is the culmination of more than a year of hard work by Kiva’s engineering, product, design and marketing teams. Learn more about the process at Kiva's Medium page.
Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
The refreshed Kiva includes the most significant changes to the website since it was first created, and is the culmination of more than a year of hard work by Kiva’s engineering, product, design and marketing teams. Learn more about the process at Kiva's Medium page.
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Today, we’re proud to introduce a new look and feel for Kiva, and a new, mobile-responsive website that makes supporting small businesses around the world easier than ever.
When Kiva began in 2005, we had a simple goal: to connect borrowers who need small amounts of capital to improve their lives, with lenders who want to help. Ten years later, we’ve seen the incredible power and impact of this model brought to life thanks to millions of dedicated contributors like you.
Kiva’s grown into a true global community, where people come together to support and... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
Today, we’re proud to introduce a new look and feel for Kiva, and a new, mobile-responsive website that makes supporting small businesses around the world easier than ever.
When Kiva began in 2005, we had a simple goal: to connect borrowers who need small amounts of capital to improve their lives, with lenders who want to help. Ten years later, we’ve seen the incredible power and impact of this model brought to life thanks to millions of dedicated contributors like you.
Kiva’s grown into a true global community, where people come together to support and... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
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Did you know there are millions of people who have never even heard of Kiva? We need your help to reach them and show them how easy it is to change a life with a loan.
Please share this new inspiring video that's perfect for introducing new people to Kiva.
Thanks for everything you do to support Kiva and borrowers around the world!
...
Continue Reading >> Pages
Blog posts tagged with microfinance
Sep 9, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
The Kiva community is happy to welcome some amazing new partners this month who all share a common mission with Kiva: to empower people with opportunities to create better lives for themselves. Whether it’s giving farmers in Peru access to resources and markets, training farmers in Mozambique to increase productivity, or connecting entrepreneurs with the tools they need to tackle some of the world’s... Continue Reading >>
Sep 9, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Once again, we’ve welcomed our new fellow trainees to our headquarters in San Francisco to train them up on all things Kiva before their 6 month fellowships with our field partners. This fellows class is 18 strong and will be working with 36 field partners across 20 countries. The week was filled with early morning training sessions (fueled by coffee), afternoon lunches catered by local Kiva US borrowers and plenty of mock-borrower verifications to get a feel for the challenges they’ll undoubtedly face in the field.
Some of our favorite snapshots from...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Chloe (right) with a graduate of BlackFem’s ‘Time is Money’ program
At just 23 years old, Chloe is the founder and CEO of BlackFem, a non-profit venture capital firm that teaches financial literacy to women and girls of color in under-served communities. Her philosophy regarding wealth in America might surprise you, and it’s now the title of a new children’s book she co-wrote: ‘Money Does Grow on Trees.’
She uses the book to teach financial literacy to young students,...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
All over the world, Review and Translation Program (RTP) volunteers dedicate their time and skills to ensure that the thousands of loans that come in from Kiva’s partners are edited and translated from our five key languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Russian. In the past three months alone, RTP volunteers have reviewed 47,529 loans, averaging over 15,000 loans per month. They enjoy being involved in the process from reviewing the original loans to seeing them fundraise on Kiva!
This month we celebrate three of our incredible volunteers...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
This is part of our series celebrating the unifying spirit of the Summer Games. Cambodia is one of 28 Kiva countries that have never won a medal, so we’re rallying to show our support ...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
El Salvador
El Salvador
This is part of our series celebrating the unifying spirit of the summer games. El Salvador is one of 28 Kiva countries that have never won a medal, so we’re rallying to show our support through loans this month! Team Kiva for the win!
Nestled in the mountains of Central America is the smallest but most densely populated country in the region, El Salvador. Home to more than 6 million people, El Salvador has yet to win a medal in the Olympic games. But medals certainly aren’t the only currency for success, and El Salvador can boast it’s home...
Continue Reading >>
Aug 8, 2016
Kiva HQ
This is part of our series celebrating the unifying spirit of the summer games. Rwanda is one of 28 Kiva countries that have never won a medal, so we’re rallying to show our support ... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
This is part of our series celebrating the unifying spirit of the summer games. Rwanda is one of 28 Kiva countries that have never won a medal, so we’re rallying to show our support ...
Jul 7, 2016
Kiva HQ
... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
On summer days, the temperature in Al Hudaydah, Yemen often reaches 100 degrees by 9 in the morning, with barely a hint of a breeze coming off the bathwater-like Red Sea nearby. The scorching heat in this coastal city, and in much of the country, is all the more unbearable for the majority of Yemeni families who have to make do without electricity to power fans, lights or other essential devices.
... Continue Reading >>
Jul 7, 2016
Kiva HQ
Clean energy: We need to reach sustainability and Elon Musk has a plan.
Kiva HQ
Clean energy: We need to reach sustainability and Elon Musk has a plan.
Music for your soul: A cellist copes with tragedy the...
Continue Reading >>
Jul 7, 2016
Kiva HQ
Katrina and Keely first met in the summer of 2013 while working on open space greening projects in Brooklyn, N.Y., and bonded instantly over urban farming and pop culture. After many discussions on the frustrations of finding financially sustainable jobs in urban agriculture, they decided the best solution was to start a project for themselves.
In 2015, the two joined forces to start Tinyfield Roofhop Farm on a small rooftop in Brooklyn, with the Manhattan skyline in the distance. Their goal was to provide high quality, hyper-local produce to consumers, restaurants, and... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
Katrina and Keely first met in the summer of 2013 while working on open space greening projects in Brooklyn, N.Y., and bonded instantly over urban farming and pop culture. After many discussions on the frustrations of finding financially sustainable jobs in urban agriculture, they decided the best solution was to start a project for themselves.
In 2015, the two joined forces to start Tinyfield Roofhop Farm on a small rooftop in Brooklyn, with the Manhattan skyline in the distance. Their goal was to provide high quality, hyper-local produce to consumers, restaurants, and... Continue Reading >>
Jul 7, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Cynthia, a successful farmer and single mother
Like farmers across southern Africa, Cynthia is worried about the drought. The region is experiencing one of the driest years in decades, and the lack of rain is all the farmers in her rural Zimbabwe community are talking about.
A single mother and a veteran farmer, Cynthia will fare better than most thanks to her careful planning. Over the years, she connected an irrigation pond to her fields of okra, sweet potatoes and corn...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
This is the final story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
Jay is a native of Detroit and considers himself a promoter of social good in his home city. After moving back to Detroit 6 years ago, Jay decided to spend his time creating opportunity for his community and Detroit youth.
Read more about Jay's story at Kiva's Medium page -->>
Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
This is the final story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
Jay is a native of Detroit and considers himself a promoter of social good in his home city. After moving back to Detroit 6 years ago, Jay decided to spend his time creating opportunity for his community and Detroit youth.
Read more about Jay's story at Kiva's Medium page -->>
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ, United States
This is the second story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
Kiva HQ, United States
This is the second story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
The direct to social enterprise program is a pilot program that aims to raise capital for social enterprises in a new and more efficient way. Social enterprises have the potential to strengthen their communities and reduce poverty by expanding formal employment, scaling innovative social solutions and driving sustainable economic growth. However, they often fall in the “missing middle,” meaning they are too small for traditional banks, but too big for microfinance.
In the past, Kiva has used 2 different models to support small social enterprises:... Continue Reading >>
In the past, Kiva has used 2 different models to support small social enterprises:... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
This the second of our stories in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
“After years of working for someone else, I decided it was time to pursue my dream of bringing the food of my childhood to my new home.”
You can tell Guadalupe is a passionate woman from the moment you place your order at El Pipila. She is constantly moving around assembling the plates, but keeping an eye on everything that’s going on, making sure everyone receives the best service.
Her passion comes in... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
This the second of our stories in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.
“After years of working for someone else, I decided it was time to pursue my dream of bringing the food of my childhood to my new home.”
You can tell Guadalupe is a passionate woman from the moment you place your order at El Pipila. She is constantly moving around assembling the plates, but keeping an eye on everything that’s going on, making sure everyone receives the best service.
Her passion comes in... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
I’ve only seen the film Hotel Rwanda twice.
The first time, I was alone on my parents’ couch in small-town Oklahoma. I tend to want to be emotionally prepared for heavy films with difficult subject matter, but when do you ever feel prepared enough to bear witness to such a magnitude of senseless violence and tragedy as what happened in Rwanda?
The answer is never, so I finally just took a deep breath and hit play.... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Flickr user oledoe.
I’ve only seen the film Hotel Rwanda twice.
The first time, I was alone on my parents’ couch in small-town Oklahoma. I tend to want to be emotionally prepared for heavy films with difficult subject matter, but when do you ever feel prepared enough to bear witness to such a magnitude of senseless violence and tragedy as what happened in Rwanda?
The answer is never, so I finally just took a deep breath and hit play.... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
There are more than 60 million refugees and internally displaced people (IDPs) around the world who were driven from their homes by violence and conflict. In honor of World Refugee Day, we’re featuring the stories of borrowers who were forced to rebuild their lives and found new hope and support through the Kiva community.
Kiva lenders have crowdfunded more than $2.6 million in loans to refugees and internally displaced people. This support helps Kiva’s Field Partners extend financial services to those most at risk and in need, including refugees and IDPs escaping...
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Jembere. In Amharic — the native language of Ethiopia — it means, “my sunset.” When Abaynesh, a designer in New York, fulfilled her dream of creating her own eyewear brand, she named it Jembere in honor of her roots.
Her collections are now sold by vendors from New York to Chicago, but the inspiration for her designs remains rooted in her early life and East Africa.
Photos by Abaynesh
Abaynesh was born in a Sudanese refugee camp to Ethiopian parents. Her father, part of the medical staff...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
Photos by Liz Fish
Leila is constantly smiling, and beams with pride when talking about her farm. But behind her sunny exterior, she carries a story of extreme hardship and perseverance.
Leila used to live in Ochamchire, in the coastal region of Abkhazia, situated in the north-western corner of Georgia. She was forced to leave her home, her roots and everything she knew in 1989 due to a regional conflict that eventually developed into a war between Georgia and Russia, led to Abkhazia formally...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
This is part of our World Refugee Day series honoring Kiva borrowers who made the incredible journey from refugee to entrepreneur.
Story by Kiva Fellow Nina Patel and Diana Silva, Kiva marketing intern. Photos by Nina Patel.
For Kone, a designer and tailor, achieving his dream of owning his own business in Nairobi has been a long journey, both mentally and physically.
In 2002, he was the proud owner of a stable and prosperous tailoring business in his native Côte d’Ivoire, when his life was turned upside...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
This is a guest post from John Carroll, Manager of Local Business Outreach at Yelp, to celebrate our new partnership.
Today, we're proud to make the Yelp and Kiva partnership official. Together, we can help even more small, local businesses work towards their dreams. Since 2013, Yelp and Kiva have collaborated to provide small businesses with the capital and exposure they need to succeed.
As a leading nonprofit providing crowdfunded loans, Kiva gives small businesses in the U.S. access to 0% interest capital through “social underwriting.” When... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
This is a guest post from John Carroll, Manager of Local Business Outreach at Yelp, to celebrate our new partnership.
Today, we're proud to make the Yelp and Kiva partnership official. Together, we can help even more small, local businesses work towards their dreams. Since 2013, Yelp and Kiva have collaborated to provide small businesses with the capital and exposure they need to succeed.
As a leading nonprofit providing crowdfunded loans, Kiva gives small businesses in the U.S. access to 0% interest capital through “social underwriting.” When... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
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This is what 10 years of people believing in each other's dreams looks like! More than 1.8 million people around the world have made a loan on Kiva to help someone start or grow a business, go to school or support their family.
By working together, each of us can be the spark that changes the world!
...
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
The refreshed Kiva includes the most significant changes to the website since it was first created, and is the culmination of more than a year of hard work by Kiva’s engineering, product, design and marketing teams. Learn more about the process at Kiva's Medium page.
Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
The refreshed Kiva includes the most significant changes to the website since it was first created, and is the culmination of more than a year of hard work by Kiva’s engineering, product, design and marketing teams. Learn more about the process at Kiva's Medium page.
Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Today, we’re proud to introduce a new look and feel for Kiva, and a new, mobile-responsive website that makes supporting small businesses around the world easier than ever.
When Kiva began in 2005, we had a simple goal: to connect borrowers who need small amounts of capital to improve their lives, with lenders who want to help. Ten years later, we’ve seen the incredible power and impact of this model brought to life thanks to millions of dedicated contributors like you.
Kiva’s grown into a true global community, where people come together to support and... Continue Reading >>
Kiva HQ
Today, we’re proud to introduce a new look and feel for Kiva, and a new, mobile-responsive website that makes supporting small businesses around the world easier than ever.
When Kiva began in 2005, we had a simple goal: to connect borrowers who need small amounts of capital to improve their lives, with lenders who want to help. Ten years later, we’ve seen the incredible power and impact of this model brought to life thanks to millions of dedicated contributors like you.
Kiva’s grown into a true global community, where people come together to support and... Continue Reading >>
Jun 6, 2016
Kiva HQ
Kiva HQ
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Did you know there are millions of people who have never even heard of Kiva? We need your help to reach them and show them how easy it is to change a life with a loan.
Please share this new inspiring video that's perfect for introducing new people to Kiva.
Thanks for everything you do to support Kiva and borrowers around the world!
...
Continue Reading >>