Today in Guatemala's Supreme Court, closing arguments are being delivered in the trial of former head of state, Efraín Ríos Montt on the accusations of genocide and crimes against humanity.
The movement of people across and within borders around the world has been significant in the past decade, and refugees have been building the economies in the camps in which they reside.
In a region where instability and uncertainty are a hindrance to typical profit-driven investment, Kiva's social-impact focus provides capital for those in need.
There are millions of good people all over the world who genuinely care about others and want to make the world a better place - and Kiva puts that care into action.
Most of Timor still lack access to basic financial services and KIF fills a vital role in closing that margin. With 22 total branches, KIF has a footprint in every district, one of the few local organizations that cover the breadth of the country.