A really cool way to help others

Discussion in 'General Business' started by gvlismas, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi all,
    it's when you come across sites and initiatives like this that I feel IM, and the Internet in general, can be used for some good and help those less fortunate who actually want to make a difference to themselves and their families. At this site, www.Kiva.org you can empower other fellow entrepreneurs to make a difference to themeselves and there families.

    You can loan small amounts of money - say $25 -
    to micro-entrepreneurs in countries like Cambodia, Indonesia,
    Peru and Uganda. They use the money to grow their business
    and then pay it back.

    You can then re-loan the money to others. This "teach a man how to fish"
    at its very best and it's thriving.

    A groundbreaking micro-enterprise concept that could change peoples lives.
     
    gvlismas, Aug 5, 2009 IP
  2. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    I don't think kiva is really efficient coz when we lend $100,they borrower only receive 70% of it coz the rest is go to middle man for commission.
    That why i always directly lend to them without passing any middle man.
     
    mentos, Aug 5, 2009 IP