Kiva.org : Non-Profit Organization - Please Donate

**mnt11592** · 04-10-2007 09:47 PM

I have just finished watching this special on tv about the website http://www.kiva.org/ . This is an amazing website where people in the US can provide a small micro loan to people of third world countries so they can start their own business. All you do is provide a few hundred dollars to a entrepreneur in need. Give them the small funds they need. Give them the taste of the American Dream. Please donate generously, just a few hundred bucks can change many lives.

Thank You
Matt

**mjohns** · 04-10-2007 09:50 PM

I like this idea lots instead of just donating, i'm thinking of sponsoring an entrepreneur from a developing country

**crud3w4re** · 04-10-2007 10:00 PM

No way to make money wtf lol and what if they rip me off?

**mnt11592** · 04-10-2007 10:10 PM

Poor African businessmen / women cannot get loans to start small businesses. So Kiva posts a picture of themselves and provide their story and how much they need. They pay do you back. Not everything in life its about money, sometimes is just about caring for others. If you want to donate to the organization itself, there is a donate button on the homepage. The organization itself is made up of 7 people.

http://www.kiva.org/

**mjohns** · 04-10-2007 10:11 PM

They wouldnt rip you off, these people need the money to build sustainable businesses to work themselfs out of poverty

**mnt11592** · 04-10-2007 10:33 PM

Your exactly right mjohns. The Majorty of these people, are good, honest, hardworking people, and all they need is a chance.

http://www.kiva.org

**crud3w4re** · 04-10-2007 10:33 PM

7 guys that LIVE off the money of the organization? Then it's not a non profit.

**mnt11592** · 04-10-2007 10:35 PM

let me correct myself, what keeps this non-profit organization alive, is the donations to the website itself. These guys don't make a living or salary off this website. It all goes back into the organization.

**jasaunders** · 04-10-2007 10:43 PM

I have been using Kiva for several months. It is a very rewarding way to give back to those in need and support entrepreneurs. And it also makes a great gift for someone, giving a KIVA gift certificate.

I wrote a small writeup about Kiva on my blog and at ambitionwise several weeks ago.

**jboydni** · 04-11-2007 03:35 AM

Well if I were rich I would certainaly donate. If I make £10,000 by the end of this year real estate wholesaling I'll stick in £200 (roughly $392).

**mjohns** · 04-11-2007 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by crud3w4re

7 guys that LIVE off the money of the organization? Then it's not a non profit.

All charities, take a cut of there money to pay staff, thats why on posters in the small print it always says somthing like 68p for every £1 goes to good causes.

**The Stealthy One** · 04-11-2007 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by crud3w4re

7 guys that LIVE off the money of the organization? Then it's not a non profit.

So you can work for nothing?

**DrMoney** · 04-11-2007 09:19 AM

Well, If we are talking about entrepreneurs in need, hook a brother up. Ill talk 1.1k for something and Ill pay you back, and you could be helping a good cause and well use prosper.

**jasaunders** · 04-11-2007 09:24 AM

I do invest on prosper. But I think my money in Kiva going to third world entrepreneurs in Africa and South America are more worthy than you are... sorry.

**letutor** · 04-11-2007 02:42 PM

Kiva is a really great program. They have not defaulted on a single loan and most importantly you help true entrepreneurs. These people have to hustle everyday in order to survive.