Comments on: Kiva.org – Loans that Change Lives (Using Web 2.0 Concepts)

By: Happy Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and 3 Charities — My Thoughts on Microfinance, Life, Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:13:39 +0000

[...] Kiva – those that know me, know I’ve been a fan of Kiva for a long time (2007 to be precise). [...]

By: A Kiva Loan Defaults | myKRO

A Kiva Loan Defaults | myKRO — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 05:12:26 +0000

[...] been donating to Kiva since 2007. The fact that it took 4 years to have a loan default on me? Pretty damn impressive to the success [...]

By: Announcing myKRO.org — A New Blog Dedicated to Microfinance | Personal Insights on Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:07:39 +0000

[...] My journey into exploring microfinance started back in April of 2007 (wow, over a year ago) when I discovered Kiva and realized the potential for using web 2.0 technology to change people’s l…. Additionally, in August, one of my best friends from high school, Kayla Villnow, made the decision [...]

By: Pop!Tech’s Interview with Jessica Flannery of Kiva | Personal Insights on Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:46:49 +0000

[...] interview on WorldChanging, but it was also posted at NextBillion. As many of you know, I’m a huge huge supporter of microfinance — and I think what Matt and Jessica have accomplished with [...]

By: If This Doesn’t Hit You Like a Rock, I Don’t Know What Will | Personal Insights on Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:50:15 +0000

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By: Proof that Kiva Works | Personal Insights on Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 05:52:34 +0000

[...] It’s no secret I love what Kiva.org is doing. The other day, I got an e-mail regarding my Kiva loan. Here’s update about the Kodjo’s Store that I loaned to – The business you have loaned to, Kodjo’s Store, has made a repayment of $75.00. The total amount repaid up to now is $75.00. The payment was collected and deposited by Microfund Togo. This repayment will be divided amongst all the lenders who helped to fund this business, depending upon the percentage each lender contributed. Note that you cannot actually withdraw or reloan these funds until after the loan term is complete. [...]

By: ipanema

ipanema — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:05:16 +0000

I’ve come across this last year but never been able to add the widget. I’ll think about it carefully this time.

Anyway this reminds me of Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank he founded, extending loans. Most recipients are women who engage in small businesses. His microfinancing have helped many poorpeople. What a great way of teaching them to be self sufficient and lift themselves from poverty.

This is quite successful I’ve read somewhere that the Gateses are using this model in some African nations.