We know you come to Kiva to lend — but we rely on optional donations from lenders like you to reach financially excluded people all over the world! Here’s why:
1. A loan is different from a donation
A loan is the money you send to our incredible borrowers around the world. These loans change lives for men, women, and children every day. From farmers to students to small business entrepreneurs — you lend because you know that everyone deserves an opportunity to build their own future.
A donation...