I know I used to bombard you with photos and descriptions. I have *mentioned* the reasons why small loans to small businesses done by small people like you and me are such a wonderful way to help reduce poverty in our poor hurting world. I'm sure we have discussed why I think a loan allows people to retain their dignity and self-worth much more than just receiving charity which is spent and gone again.
But maybe, just maybe, I have a new reader out there? Someone who doesn't have a Kiva experience under their belt yet :)
Well just you get on down to Kiva.org
Explore the site - See the photos - Read the descriptions - click on the Lend Now button to send your $25, which added to a bunch of other $25's, will change someone's life for the better and make you smile for the rest of the day - guaranteed!
Your donation is forwarded thru Paypal, which donates all their fees so 100% of the transaction will arrive at the other end. As the borrower pays back, your account with Kiva will be credited and when you have the $25, well, you can take it out, or better yet, lend it again. You'll get no interest - but then neither is your bank paying you much right now :)
Go take a peek at our lender page. Just looking at it brings joy to our life. Enjoy the photos of all those people striving to improve their lives and doing it with just a little loan from us.
later man, jan
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