Carolyn, Monty & La-Z-Bonz Saving The World One Kiva Micro-Loan At A Time!
Kiva Allowed Us To Make Micro-Loans To People Like Kelvin (Tanzania), Margaret (Kenya) And Julius (Nigeria), etc. In Developing Countries!!!
We envision a financially inclusive world where all people hold the power to improve their lives.
More than 1.7 billion people around the world are unbanked and can’t access the financial services they need.
Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 in San Francisco, with a mission to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive.
External Reviews
The Following Independent Entities Have Reviewed Kiva.
On October 1, 2019, charity evaluator Charity Navigator downgraded Kiva from 4 (out of 4) to 3 stars, but by 2020 it was rated 4 stars again.
Kiva has been top-rated at 4 stars since 2010 (with the exception of 2018 through mid-2019).
In 2013, foundation Google.org conducted extensive due diligence on Kiva and awarded it a $3 million Global Impact Award for the creation of Kiva Labs.
In 2012, charity evaluator Philanthropedia awarded Kiva its Top Non-Profit Award based on topic area expert opinions.
In 2011, The Economist honored Kiva with its Innovation Award.
In 2010, foundation Omidyar Network conducted extensive due diligence and awarded Kiva a $5 million grant to scale its impact.
In 2010, Kiva was selected as one of Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things.
In 2009, charity evaluator GiveWell published a generic critique of giving marketplaces including Kiva and Global Giving.
In 2008, TIME magazine named Kiva a Top 50 website.
In 2007, Skoll Foundation conducted extensive due diligence and awarded Kiva a $1 million grant as part of its recognition of the world’s best social enterprises.
Kiva is a 501(c)3 U.S. nonprofit fueled by passionate people. Founded in 2005, and based in San Francisco, with offices in Bangkok, Nairobi, Portland and staff around the globe.
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Kiva Is Saving The World One Micro-Loan At A Time! - DPL
We envision a financially inclusive world where all people hold the power to improve their lives. Kiva Is Saving The World One Micro-Loan At A Time!