Kiva

Kiva is a non-profit organization that connects people through lending to alleviate poverty. Through their website, individuals can lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Unlike donations, Kiva allows lenders to see exactly who their money goes to and how it is making a difference, as it is a loan rather than a donation. By partnering with microfinance institutions, Kiva has facilitated over 118 million dollars in loans to low-income entrepreneurs, empowering them to earn their way out of poverty. With over 665,000 lenders already involved, Kiva invites others to join in the fight against global poverty.