Premal Shah , President of Kiva.org
Tuesday night...I again was amazing at the work being done in the world to help those with less opportunities....This is a time when one can argue globalization has worked to help those that are less fortunate become fortunate!
Frontline World aired a story about how a small non-profit organization in San Francisco is making dreams reality in Uganda: http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/uganda601/index.html
You can donate very little and change the lives of so many, check out Kiva's web site and donate that extra $20 you might have spent on a new pair of jeans... (Their site is small, so try again if the site is down).
http://www.kiva.org/
Microfinanced loans was a concept developed long ago but most recently re-established by Dr. Muhammad Yunus---the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner!
Helping someone change their lives is just a click away!
........didi.....you are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post on Kiva. You've given your readers a unique way to get connected with something worthwhile, in a practical and relevant manner. We are completely humbled by the response that the Frontline documentary has generated. Please encourage your readers to keep trying! We have over 300 businesses waiting to be partnered up with. Thank you for caring.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Tim (volunteer with Kiva.org)
tim@kivavolunteers.org)