Nicole was nice enough to let me reblog her post. This is an easy, inexpensive way to help a woman make her own way in the world…and then repay you! Please take a few minutes to read and then consider responding.
“Kiva is a simple concept that can change a person’s life.” – Oprah Winfrey I learned about Kiva years ago after reading the life-changing book “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. This book could not have been more timely in my life as after reading it, I immediately began […]
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I agree Janet – I too was drawn to the site from Nicole’s post. Great idea to further share it.
Thanks, Tina. I like the idea much better than just dumping money into a country via the government. And money that goes to help set up a business is the best sort.
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Great.
Thanks, A-C.
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Micro loans empower women. A game changer for the lives of their children.
I completely agree, Honie. They actually empower anyone willing to work.
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It’s not just the women you help but whole families and even communities.
Exactly, Sue, and for such a small investment. Not many other opportunities like it for the price. I like the idea of a loan, because it allows the person getting the loan to take responsibility for paying it back, which is also a good thing.
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Nicole does a terrific job of advocacy, and sharing crucial sources for us.
She does, Sally. This one I think is particularly good because it isn’t expensive for the person providing the loan and it’s a life-changer for the person receiving it, not just a short-term fix.
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Yes, it’s a great source for supporting the empowerment of others.
I started reading this post yesterday and then got side-tracked on the Kiva site. Thanks for posting this Janet; micro loans are such a powerful way of helping women, their children and their wider communities. A hand up, not a hand-out!
Exactly. The difference between giving someone a fish and teaching them to fish.
Yes; and the gift here is self-respect. I suspect the ripples of that travel much further than those from material gifts or handouts.
That’s very true and being able to make your own living is beyond price.