This semester I have joined a student organization called SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise). As part of this organization, a few of us have come together to form a team on the KIVA website.
Kiva is a non-profit organization that facilitates "micro-loans" to people in third-world countries who lack the capital to expand their successful businesses.
Kiva allows everyone to make small loans (as low as $25) to these entrepreneurs and watch their progress. Over time, the loan is repaid and you can use that money to lend to someone else in need.
We have started a blog to explain in more detail what we are doing. Please view the blog and become a "follower". Also, please join our group on the Kiva website and help those in need.
Thank you!
http://kivastudents.blogspot.com/
2/19/2009
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~President Gordon B. Hinckley
~President Gordon B. Hinckley
