Micro-Lending with a purpose: A closer look at Kiva
What is Kiva? Organizations like Kiva, Heifer International, and Accion International, are leading the charge in the global effort towards financial inclusion. These microfinancing organizations are helping to provide disadvantaged individuals and businesses with the financial tools to improve their lives and their communities. Officially launching in 2005, Kiva is a 501(c)(3) U.S. non-profit based in California. As a person-to-person crowdfunding platform, Kiva connects everyday Americans [...]