What is Kiva?
Kiva is a global non-profit organization that connects people through lending to alleviate poverty. The platform allows users to lend as little as $25 to borrowers across the world, empowering individuals to invest in businesses, education, and community projects. Kiva's network spans over 80 countries, enabling the flow of affordable capital to underserved communities. With a focus on social impact, Kiva's lending model aims to create opportunities, foster dignity, and build financial resilience for its global community of borrowers and lenders
Highlights
- Micro-lending: Ability to lend as little as $25 to support borrowers worldwide
- Global Reach: Operates in over 80 countries, connecting lenders to diverse communities
- Social Impact Focus: Lending model designed to create opportunities and build financial resilience
- Community-driven: Enables individuals to directly invest in businesses, education, and community projects