Kiva

Summary

Letting you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world.

By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can “sponsor a business” and help the world’s working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you’ve sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back.

Celebrity supporters

Kiva has received support from the following celebrities:

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Related charity news and events

Most recent

Stars Challenge You To Make A Difference With Small Things

January 16, 2009

Maroon 5, the Counting Crows, Maria Bello, Adam Duritz and many others have helped launch a new initiative based on the premise that every small action can make a big difference to ensure quality education and economic opportunity for all. »

Interview: Death Cab for Cutie Talks to Look To The Stars

September 1, 2008 · 2 comments

Summertime in Seoul, South Korea, like in many other big cities, is the time for music festivals. Being a new columnist on the interview beat here in Seoul means I had the chance to attend a few of those festivals and was able to interview some of the artists, too. »

Daytime's Brightest Stars Shine For One Night Only Performance

November 8, 2007

Young & Restless (Y&R) star Judith Chapman has gathered award-winning daytime television actors to perform a play to benefit micro-loan charity Kiva. »