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Kiva Lender Ben

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Location:
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Occupation:
Geologist
I loan because:
investing in people is much more rewarding than investing in corporations.
About me:
As a geologist, I try to understand the structure and evolution of the rocks in the earth.
Member Since:
Apr 5, 2007
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Ben's Loans

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Ben's Teams

Portfolio Distribution

  • By Gender
  • By Country
  • By Sector
  • By Partner

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Female67.27%
Male32.73%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Kenya10.91%
Uganda9.09%
Peru9.09%
Bolivia7.27%
Ecuador5.45%
Paraguay3.64%
Nigeria3.64%
Tanzania3.64%
Tajikistan3.64%
Senegal3.64%
Philippines3.64%
Armenia3.64%
Nicaragua3.64%
Cambodia3.64%
The Democratic Republic Of The Congo1.82%
Togo1.82%
Azerbaijan1.82%
Zimbabwe1.82%
United States1.82%
Dominican Republic1.82%
Sierra Leone1.82%
Pakistan1.82%
Mexico1.82%
Mali1.82%
Iraq1.82%
Honduras1.82%
Indonesia1.82%
Mozambique1.82%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Food23.64%
Agriculture18.18%
Retail18.18%
Services14.55%
Clothing9.09%
Construction3.64%
Transportation3.64%
Education1.82%
Housing1.82%
Manufacturing1.82%
Personal Use1.82%
Arts1.82%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
HOFOKAM Ltd., A Partner Of Catholic Relief Services5.45%
Yehu Microfinance Trust5.45%
Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO)3.64%
Fundación Paraguaya3.64%
Pro Mujer Bolivia3.64%
Share An Opportunity Microfinance Ltd. (SAO MFI)3.64%
Fundación AgroCapital, A Partner Of ACDI/VOCA3.64%
Microfinanzas Prisma3.64%
Kenya Agency For Development Of Enterprise And Technology (KADET), A Partner Of World Vision…3.64%
Cooperativa San Jose3.64%
Asasah1.82%
Relief International Microfinance Iraq1.82%
MLO Humo And Partners1.82%
Milango Financial Services1.82%
Microfund Togo1.82%
MicroKing Finance1.82%
SEF International UCO LLC, A Partner Of World Vision International1.82%
AREGAK Universal Credit Organization1.82%
VisionFund Mexico1.82%
AFODENIC1.82%
Youth Self Employment Foundation (YOSEFO)1.82%
UIMCEC, A Partner Of ChildFund International1.82%
Tujijenge Tanzania Ltd1.82%
Soro Yiriwaso, A Partner Of Save The Children1.82%
Tanaoba Lais Manekat Foundation (TLM)1.82%
Association For Rural Development (ARD)1.82%
MAXIMA Mikroheranhvatho1.82%
Fundación ESPOIR1.82%
CSC MDO "IMON International"1.82%
Gata Daku Multi-purpose Cooperative (GDMPC)1.82%
EDAPROSPO1.82%
FINCA Peru1.82%
Esperanza International Dominican Republic, A Partner Of HOPE International1.82%
FAMA OPDF1.82%
Hagdan Sa Pag-uswag Foundation, Inc. (HSPFI)1.82%
Hluvuku-Adsema1.82%
CAURIE Microfinance, A Partner Of Catholic Relief Services1.82%
Edpyme Alternativa1.82%
KREDIT Ltd.1.82%
Komak Credit Union1.82%
HOPE DRC, A Partner Of HOPE International1.82%
ACCION Texas Inc.1.82%
MiCredito1.82%

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