Helping entrepreneurs succeed, one loan at a time.
1,437
People supported
$67,500
Distributed
Renee, United States
Carmen, United States
Evgeniya, Ukraine
Lindiwe, Zimbabwe
People we've supported
More than just numbers - we're helping real people with real solutions
Kiva helps people improve their lives on their own terms
From 2025 Microfinance Index Report. More
0% of women report improved quality of life*
0% report achievement of their financial goal*
0% reported an increase in business earnings*
"After receiving the credit, my life changed. I know that I have a job, I have something to work on. I am contributing to my house. I have money."
Neriman
*This data is sourced from Kiva partners' borrowers who participated in the Microfinance Index (MFI) survey, based on 2025 data.
A deeper look at our impact
How it works
Funding one person after another
We fund small loans for people around the world to build their livelihoods. As they succeed, they repay, and that money is lent again.
You lend to Fadi
Fadi repays
You receive the money
Fadi uses the money to improve their life
About kiva
Financial opportunity for all
From racial discrimination and gender biases to armed conflict and climate change, there are many reasons why people are financially excluded.
Kiva’s mission is to provide financial access to all. There are still 1.4 billion people who lack financial access. Let’s change that.
More than 50% of all unbanked people worldwide are women — with little to no access to financial services.
Even though research shows that women are more likely to invest their earnings in ways that have a long-term impact on their families and communities, an overwhelming number still lack the economic agency to do so.
Kiva is creating opportunities for people worldwide
3.82 million
women reached
$1.5 billion
loans funded
