Kiva Lending Team: Cal Rotaract

A Colleges/Universities team since Nov 17, 2008
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We loan because...
1) We wish to serve the global community by raising funds for microloans
2) We seek to educate ourselves and the local community about the effects of microcredit on global poverty
3) Kiva opens channels of professional development for participants interested in careers in microfinance
4) Kiva’s microlending program passes the Rotary 4-Way Test!

About us
Cal Rotaract is a community service club at UC Berkeley sponsored by the Rotary Club of Berkeley. Chartered in 2000, Cal Rotaract is one of eight Rotaract Clubs in Rotary District 5160, and is the largest University-based Rotaract Club in the world.

Cal Rotaract is built upon 4 pillars: Service, Leadership, Fellowship, and Rotary. The club seeks to be a "Home Away From Home" for its members .

Location: University of California, Berkeley       Team website

 

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Team Activity

  • Komang
    Indonesia
    Komang received a loan from Taylor to invest in a bulk purchase of silver and gemstones.
    Taylor
  • Komang
    Indonesia
    Komang received a loan from Taylor to invest in making various improvements to the layout and physical space of his workshop.
    Taylor
  • Waseem
    Jordan
    Waseem received a loan from Cal Rotaract to pay for his university tuition fees for a bachelor's degree in accounting.
    Cal Rotaract
  • As Formiguinhas Group
    Brazil
    As Formiguinhas Group received a loan from Taylor to buy ingredients such as flour and vegetables, as well as packaging, to make her products.
    Taylor
  • Ali
    Ghana
    Ali received a loan from Taylor to invest in a purchase of raw materials, including wood, paint, bamboo and clay.
    Taylor
  • Jesus Winner Group
    Congo (Dem. Rep.)
    Jesus Winner Group received a loan from Taylor to procure stocks of beverages (Primus and Castel brands, soft drinks).
    Taylor
  • Ciro
    Bolivia
    Ciro received a loan from Taylor to buy tyres and vehicle replacement parts.
    Taylor
  • Lawrence
    United States
    Lawrence received a loan from Cal Rotaract which helps build a new savory line for The DEN so that we can expand our lunch menu and our pay-it-forward pizza program, and begin to offer new hot breakfast items.
    Cal Rotaract

Impact   Updated Hourly

9
Team Members
$1,775
Amount Loaned
66
Loans
7.3
Loans per member

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