I’m now Officially a Loaner
I came across kiva.org a while back and I’ve been wanting to donate for ages. Today, I finally bit the bullet and donated.
If you’ve never heard of Kiva before it’s an amazing idea. Individuals from across the world loaning money to businesses in poorer countries of the world. It’s sort of like sponsoring a child with a twist. The beauty of this idea is that you are helping people establish themselves and become self sufficient. The entrepreneurs post a profile on their business and what they plan to do with the money. If you like their story and want to help you can donate as little $25. Over time, your loan is actually repaid and then you can go and invest in another Kiva business.
I’ve chosen to donate to a family in Cambodia who sell firewood for a living and a man in Bolivia who runs a printing business. This is a really interesting way to make a difference to people less fortunate. I must admit I had a lot of trouble choosing who to loan to as there are some really touching stories. I encourage you to go and check it out - it’s a really easy way to make a difference to those who need it most. Go on, be a loaner!