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Asunta | A loan of $1,950 helps to increase production by hiring more artisans for her workshop.

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Be'ja is uplifting artists in Iowa

"My goal is not to change the media and entertainment industry, just to simply create a lane of inclusivity within it so that we can exist and our stories can exist. It is my divine hope that Anemoia Studios becomes a safe haven to the Unknown Marginalized Talent of this world."

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Kiki helps local businesses thrive

"I help business owners with content so they can focus on their business. I provide a stress-free service so they can successfully manager their business. Everybody wins. I love what I do. I love helping local, small, and non profit businesses."

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Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact across the world. Plus, you can withdraw your funds at any time.

100% of your loan goes to supporting borrowers.

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Our community has funded over $1.6 billion in loans.

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Kiva borrowers have a 96% repayment rate.

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The Kiva community spans 77 countries and 1.9M lenders.

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This morning I made microloans to a bakery in Samoa and a general store in Rwanda. I've been lending on Kiva since 2009 and I'm excited every time I get an email that I've received repayments and can make another loan.

Anna

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It's easy to make a difference in someone's life through Kiva. Just made my 11th loan to a single mother in Nicaragua. Constantly blown away by the impact from the same $25 being lent over and over again.

Jenae

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“Kiva’s ability to leverage the power of technology and compassion has produced an impressive record of impact that has helped millions of entrepreneurs around the world. PayPal is honored to be a long-time partner of Kiva as we work together to advance greater access to financial services and build a more inclusive economy.”

Franz Paasche Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at PayPal

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