Kiva Lending Team: Friends of Bob Harris
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We loan because...
After stumbling into a job as a luxury travel writer, I saw so much poverty that I decided to turn those paychecks into Kiva loans. Then I visited a bunch of clients, who were amazing, and I wrote a book about it called "The International Bank of Bob" (Walker/Bloomsbury, 2013).
I hope the book will help you feel a greater understanding of Kiva, a better appreciation of the role of microfinance, and most of all, a greater sense of connection to the rest of the world.
About us
People who realize that if we switched places with the recipients, they'd lend to us just as happily. So, fair's fair.
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Team Activity
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Kamry received a loan from Jeff and Julie which helps an entrepreneur establish her business despite the challenges of Covid-19.$3,800 to goLend Now
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Choyomche Group received a loan from Jeff and Julie (Tomasa) to buy more essential inventory for her pharmacy.$3,710 to goLend Now
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Arianna received a loan from Jeff and Julie which helps us with Production so we can Launch in August 2021.$230 to goLend Now
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Pawame received a loan from 2 team members to provide last-mile solar powered electricity to rural, low-income households in Kenya.$198,299 to goLend Now
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Somnayalgue Ii Group received a loan from howard and maureen to buy 10 bags of charcoal, 1 bag of little millet, and reinvest the profits into their business.
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Penina's Group received a loan from Nancy to buy cost-efficient maize seeds and fertilizer for the coming harvesting season, as well as a solar light.$175 to goLend Now
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Sandra Maria received a loan from Judy to buy pots, plates, knives, containers, and many other kitchen utensils.
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Rozigul received a loan from ron backner to buy necessary threads, fabrics and other necessary materials for her embroidery business.$300 to goLend Now
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Ruth received a loan from ron backner to pay for new patterned fabric, sewing materials and retail goods for her small kitchen shop.
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Mele received a loan from ron backner to buy mulberry for her tapa making, fertilizer and plowing for their plantation, and also to help with their kids' school fees.$2,200 to goLend Now
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Zaynab received a loan from ron backner to pay for her child’s tuition at the university so that he can get a proper education and become a highly qualified specialist in the future.
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