Innovative design: This simple product helps girls stay in school.
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Innovative design: This simple product helps girls stay in school.
Leaps and Bounds: A breakthrough that resulted from the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Release the balls!: Delightful video, innovative purpose.
Kiva headquarters was buzzing with the voices of middle school students on a Friday in July. The students received a tour of the office and Kiva U’s Jessica Hansen gave students an introduction to Kiva. The students learned some of the ins and outs of the microfinance ...
Tariq was just 17 when his life was changed forever in a violent car crash. He was paralyzed in the accident, lost the use of his legs and had to relearn how to do everyday tasks. Following the accident, Tariq had a new perspective on life.
“The accident changed my life. I had to overcome a lot of obstacles. I had to learn to even eat,” he said. “I had a whole new take on life and people.”
So in 2012, he started the Mangum Foundation that focuses on outreach programs for youth, disabled veterans and homeless people. The foundation’s programs include a self-... Continue Reading >>
Wow! We can’t believe how fast the last four months have flown by. As KF27’s fellowships draw to a close we asked them to share with us one lesson they learned in the field:
For Mohammad, a father of 6 living in the West Bank, the memories of struggling to make ends meet and feed his family are still fresh.
“[It was a] harsh life I was living, as a marginalized person, with no purpose in life,” he said. Read his story and watch a video message at Kiva's Medium page> Continue Reading >>
Wow: This augmented reality sandbox will blow your mind.
Jordan
Who are they?
The Specific Union for Farmer Women is a non-governmental organization established to raise awareness of the social issues facing rural women in Jordan. They target rural parts of Jordan, offering training programs as well as loan products to foster financial independence and education. They offer both education and business loans.
You'll love them if...you are looking to... Continue Reading >>
The Tenderloin is a San Francisco neighborhood that sits at the heart of an emotional struggle for the city. Within a few minutes walk you can spot new multi-million dollar offices of tech giants. At the same time, you can see heartbreaking evidence of the city’s battle with homelessness, drug use and mental illness.
But those who live and work in the Tenderloin know that it’s also a neighborhood filled with creativity, from vibrant street art to up-and-coming galleries. Read more at Kiva's Medium page>
Continue Reading >>
Say what?: The world's most commonly spoken languages and where you'll hear them.
This borrower from Vietnam is part of a group loan used for cultivating rice and vegetables, as captured by Kari Derenzi.
Carly Schwartz took this photo of Miguel finishing up some baked goods that he... Continue Reading >>
2. Kivans are GIF and donut enthusiasts.... Continue Reading >>
What part of the armed forces were you in and for how many years did you serve?
I spent 4 years at... Continue Reading >>
Take us there: Don't like crowds? Check out these under-the-radar destinations.
Carly Schwartz | Mexico City, Mexico
“Two guys ran into the middle of the largest, busiest thoroughfare, Avenida de los Insurgentes in Mexico City, to perform and solicit donations every time there’s a red light.”
Supharin Chatt | Bay Area, United States
“... Continue Reading >>
It's been an amazing trip. So in the spirit of those celebrating Father's Day in more than 75 countries around the world this weekend, I wanted to share the story... Continue Reading >>
Kiva U’s very first video game is live! The interactive game can be played for free, online, with the goal of enabling younger audiences to learn more about microfinance. It helps middle school and high school students understand the microfinance lending cycle, the difference between loans and donations, and more about the main loan uses of Kiva borrowers.
It’s the latest project from Kiva U, which brings together over 69,000 students and teachers in a community where they can access tools and resources to...
Positive news: A 5 cent paper battery is here.
Kiva Fellows have been hard at work these past few months! From India to Tanzania, they have captured some amazing photos of borrowers.
Fellow Natalie Russell captured this photo of Celina, who sells small dry fish in Tanzania.
Claire Eggers, a fellow in India, took this inspiring photo of Ganesh on his mushroom farm.
A woman in Zimbabwe uses Kiva loans to support her clothing store, where Alan Mathers shot this photo.
Eric Brandt (former fellow, current Kiva...
At Kiva, we love to travel and we love to trade travel advice! I grew up in the former Yugoslavia and, as a child, spent my summers on the Croatian coast visiting my grandmother. I’ve been lucky to return many times as an adult, but I never tire of its charms and fall deeper in love with the country every time I visit. I’m excited to share 25 can’t miss experiences that will make any traveler's visit to Croatia unforgettable.
Croatia’s year round sun and 1,100 miles of Adriatic coastline make it one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. It’s dazzling...
Continue Reading >>From the air: First aerial photographs of Cuba are stunning.
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Blog posts tagged with lending
Innovative design: This simple product helps girls stay in school.
Leaps and Bounds: A breakthrough that resulted from the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Release the balls!: Delightful video, innovative purpose.
Kiva headquarters was buzzing with the voices of middle school students on a Friday in July. The students received a tour of the office and Kiva U’s Jessica Hansen gave students an introduction to Kiva. The students learned some of the ins and outs of the microfinance ...
Tariq was just 17 when his life was changed forever in a violent car crash. He was paralyzed in the accident, lost the use of his legs and had to relearn how to do everyday tasks. Following the accident, Tariq had a new perspective on life.
“The accident changed my life. I had to overcome a lot of obstacles. I had to learn to even eat,” he said. “I had a whole new take on life and people.”
So in 2012, he started the Mangum Foundation that focuses on outreach programs for youth, disabled veterans and homeless people. The foundation’s programs include a self-... Continue Reading >>
Wow! We can’t believe how fast the last four months have flown by. As KF27’s fellowships draw to a close we asked them to share with us one lesson they learned in the field:
For Mohammad, a father of 6 living in the West Bank, the memories of struggling to make ends meet and feed his family are still fresh.
“[It was a] harsh life I was living, as a marginalized person, with no purpose in life,” he said. Read his story and watch a video message at Kiva's Medium page> Continue Reading >>
Wow: This augmented reality sandbox will blow your mind.
Jordan
Who are they?
The Specific Union for Farmer Women is a non-governmental organization established to raise awareness of the social issues facing rural women in Jordan. They target rural parts of Jordan, offering training programs as well as loan products to foster financial independence and education. They offer both education and business loans.
You'll love them if...you are looking to... Continue Reading >>
The Tenderloin is a San Francisco neighborhood that sits at the heart of an emotional struggle for the city. Within a few minutes walk you can spot new multi-million dollar offices of tech giants. At the same time, you can see heartbreaking evidence of the city’s battle with homelessness, drug use and mental illness.
But those who live and work in the Tenderloin know that it’s also a neighborhood filled with creativity, from vibrant street art to up-and-coming galleries. Read more at Kiva's Medium page>
Continue Reading >>
Say what?: The world's most commonly spoken languages and where you'll hear them.
This borrower from Vietnam is part of a group loan used for cultivating rice and vegetables, as captured by Kari Derenzi.
Carly Schwartz took this photo of Miguel finishing up some baked goods that he... Continue Reading >>
2. Kivans are GIF and donut enthusiasts.... Continue Reading >>
What part of the armed forces were you in and for how many years did you serve?
I spent 4 years at... Continue Reading >>
Take us there: Don't like crowds? Check out these under-the-radar destinations.
Carly Schwartz | Mexico City, Mexico
“Two guys ran into the middle of the largest, busiest thoroughfare, Avenida de los Insurgentes in Mexico City, to perform and solicit donations every time there’s a red light.”
Supharin Chatt | Bay Area, United States
“... Continue Reading >>
It's been an amazing trip. So in the spirit of those celebrating Father's Day in more than 75 countries around the world this weekend, I wanted to share the story... Continue Reading >>
Kiva U’s very first video game is live! The interactive game can be played for free, online, with the goal of enabling younger audiences to learn more about microfinance. It helps middle school and high school students understand the microfinance lending cycle, the difference between loans and donations, and more about the main loan uses of Kiva borrowers.
It’s the latest project from Kiva U, which brings together over 69,000 students and teachers in a community where they can access tools and resources to...
Positive news: A 5 cent paper battery is here.
Kiva Fellows have been hard at work these past few months! From India to Tanzania, they have captured some amazing photos of borrowers.
Fellow Natalie Russell captured this photo of Celina, who sells small dry fish in Tanzania.
Claire Eggers, a fellow in India, took this inspiring photo of Ganesh on his mushroom farm.
A woman in Zimbabwe uses Kiva loans to support her clothing store, where Alan Mathers shot this photo.
Eric Brandt (former fellow, current Kiva...
At Kiva, we love to travel and we love to trade travel advice! I grew up in the former Yugoslavia and, as a child, spent my summers on the Croatian coast visiting my grandmother. I’ve been lucky to return many times as an adult, but I never tire of its charms and fall deeper in love with the country every time I visit. I’m excited to share 25 can’t miss experiences that will make any traveler's visit to Croatia unforgettable.
Croatia’s year round sun and 1,100 miles of Adriatic coastline make it one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. It’s dazzling...
Continue Reading >>From the air: First aerial photographs of Cuba are stunning.