Anna Gravois was born and raised in small town Louisiana, surrounded by a mixture of Belarusian and Cajun-French influences. As a result, she has always been curious about the intersection of culture, language, and identity, and how these factors come to shape individual experiences.  This curiosity quickly evolved into an interest in communication between different cultures, which formed the basis of her studies (along with the French language) at Santa Clara University. This is where she first became interested in discovering a way to facilitate local and global connections within the scope of nonprofit work in order to work towards a more equitable world. She is excited to join Kiva as an intern, learn more about the nonprofit sector, and connect with the 430+ international volunteers that are a vital part of the Review and Translation Program.

Kiva Blog Updates

Apr 18, 2022 KV Kiva HQ

April 18, 2022

Happy International Volunteer Week! To commemorate this week-long celebration, Kiva would like to express our immense gratitude and appreciation for our fellows, interns, and volunteers who put in countless hours to make an impact in our community and the world. Thank you for all you do to help expand global financial access.

We’d like to start off by spotlighting a few of our wonderful Review and Translation Program volunteers, who review, translate, and edit loans daily to see them fundraise on the Kiva site. Learn...

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Mar 25, 2022 PH Philippines

A woman stands in front of a produce stand. Roadside businesses in the Philippines suffered severely throughout the pandemic.

Around the world, the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic goes far beyond inundated hospitals and widespread travel bans. For small businesses in the Philippines, the challenges that owners face in keeping doors open continue to be immense, especially for those in rural areas. 

In 2020, business owners were forced to let a huge percentage of their...

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Jun 25, 2021 KV Kiva HQ

June 25, 2021


At any given moment, Kiva’s website hosts thousands of borrower profiles and loan requests from all corners of the globe. As a result, many of these profiles require translation and editing before they can be made visible to the public. This is where the Review and Translation Program (RTP) steps in.

RTP is composed of hundreds of volunteers that review, translate and edit loans on a daily basis in order to see them fundraise on the Kiva site. These individuals typically review at least...

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Apr 20, 2021 KV Kiva HQ

April 20, 2021


At any given moment, Kiva’s website hosts thousands of borrower profiles and loan requests from all corners of the globe. As a result, many of these profiles require translation and editing before they can be made visible to the public. This is where the Review and Translation Program (RTP) steps in.

RTP is composed of hundreds of volunteers that review, translate and edit loans on a daily basis in order to see them fundraise on the Kiva site. These individuals typically review at least...

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Apr 14, 2021 KV Kiva HQ

April 14, 2021

The following is a transcript of an interview with Kiva Coordinators Nargiza Rajabova and Fazilat Beknazarova, who are currently based in Tajikistan and work with Micro Deposit Organization (MDO) Humo. Some of the responses have been edited for clarity and brevity.
 



Tell us a bit about yourself and how you ended up in your current role within Humo.

Nargiza Rajabova: I have been...

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Feb 18, 2021 KV Kiva HQ

At any given moment, Kiva’s website hosts thousands of borrower profiles and loan requests from all corners of the globe. As a result, many of these profiles require translation and editing before they can be made visible to the public. This is where the Review and Translation Program (RTP) steps in.

RTP is composed of about 420 volunteers that review, translate and edit loans on a daily basis in order to see them fundraise on the Kiva site. These individuals typically review at least 16,000 loans per month. Their skills are so appreciated and in 2020...

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Dec 1, 2020 KV Kiva HQ

December 1, 2020

The following is a transcript of an interview with Kiva’s Protocol Product Manager Rachel Chang, who is currently based in Taiwan. Some of the responses have been edited for clarity and brevity.


Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you ended up in your current role at Kiva.

I started at Kiva back in the summer of 2014 as an intern on the Product Team. I had just graduated from UC Berkeley and was studying...

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Oct 5, 2020 KV Kiva HQ

October 5, 2020


At any given moment, Kiva’s website hosts thousands of borrower profiles and loan requests from all corners of the globe. As a result, many of these profiles require translation and editing before they can be made visible to the public. This is where the Review and Translation Program (RTP) steps in. 

RTP is composed of about 430 volunteers that review, translate and edit loans on a daily basis in order to see them fundraise on the Kiva site. These individuals typically review at least 16,000 loans...

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Aug 4, 2020 KV Kiva HQ


The following is an interview with Kiva Investment Manager Kendra Thorogood, who manages a portfolio in Eastern Europe and Central/Southeast Asia. Some of the responses have been edited for clarity and brevity. 
 



Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you ended up in your current role at Kiva. 

I’m currently a Kiva Senior Investment Manager for Eastern Europe and Central Asia...

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Jul 9, 2020 KV Kiva HQ


The following is an interview with Kiva Labs Partnerships Manager Michelle Schenck, who manages a portfolio in Africa and the Middle East. Some of the responses have been edited for clarity and brevity. 


Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you ended up in your current role at Kiva.

My career has always focused on Africa, though I initially focused on wildlife conservation and volunteered with the Jane...

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