Kiva is a microlending website where individuals make micro loans to help people in developing countries climb out of poverty. As a member, you choose who to lend, starting with as little as $25.00. As the loan is repaid, you get your money credited back to your account and you can either re-lend or withdraw your money.
Kiva Team Obama (link on the right) was created on September 4 by a Kiva member and in just a week it has grown to include 152 members and 210 loans totaling $5,800.00. As more loans become available, the number of members increase along with the total amount loaned.
I’ve been a member of Kiva since February and I joined the team as a way to show support for Obama and his call for community service, helping one person at a time.
Comments (4)
Hi Maria, I had not heard of the Kiva Lending Team before. It sounds like a great program. I love the idea of joining Kiva Team Obama to show support for his message. And so I did.
Great post. Thanks so much for sharing it. Have a nice evening Maria!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | September 10, 2008 8:05 PM
Posted on September 10, 2008 20:05
This is wonderful. And you're right, it's right in line with his philosophy of all of working together.
Posted by Annie | September 11, 2008 7:44 AM
Posted on September 11, 2008 07:44
Yes, another great example of community organizing and what it can accomplish!
Posted by girasoli | September 11, 2008 3:15 PM
Posted on September 11, 2008 15:15
You, too?
I'm a KIVA believer, also...made my 21st loan just a few days ago. I'll check out Team Obama!
Ciao,
Brenda
Posted by Brenda | September 11, 2008 9:59 PM
Posted on September 11, 2008 21:59