\t\t\t\tHow much do you think it takes to change the world? Probably a lot, right?<\/p>\n
What if you knew you could do it for as little as $25?<\/p>\n
You totally can.<\/p>\n
How? …<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s called Kiva.<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s a baker in Bolivia or a tailor in Tanzania, people all over the world want their dreams to come true.<\/p>\n
Kiva allows them to do just that\u2014with your help.<\/p>\n
Kiva is an awesome organization on a mission to transform the world by connecting people who have a few extra bucks with people who need a few extra bucks.<\/p>\n
It all happens in just a few easy steps:<\/p>\n
1. Borrowers request a loan through one of Kiva\u2019s Field Partners, who screen requests and disburse the loans.<\/p>\n
2. The loan request is listed on Kiva\u2019s website and (here\u2019s where you come in) lenders fund the request by making loans from $25 to $500.<\/p>\n
3. When the borrower repays the loan, the lender (again, that\u2019s you) gets their money back.<\/p>\n
Told ya. Easy.<\/p>\n
Need an example?<\/p>\n
Ok, let\u2019s say our Tanzanian tailor needs $500 for new scissors and a sewing machine.<\/p>\n
Kiva lenders start giving $25 each \u2026 and he\u2019s trimmin\u2019 and tailorin\u2019 in no time at all\u2014and since his new sewing machine means increased business and profits, he\u2019ll also be able to provide enough food for his family and send his kids to school.<\/p>\n
And here\u2019s something I like \u2026 over 80% of Kiva loans go to women.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s it! Just $25 and you\u2019re an international micro-banker providing funding to a small business entrepreneur on the other side of the globe.<\/p>\n
How cool is that?!<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll even receive updates on your borrower, and when your loan is repaid you can choose to lend it to someone else or keep it.<\/p>\n
And remember, it\u2019s not just funding that you provide when you make a loan. Helping someone to realize their dreams is huge. Empowering people transforms poverty to possibility\u2014for everyone.<\/p>\n
Told ya. Changing the world.<\/p>\n
Check it out for yourself: kiva.org<\/a><\/p>\n