We loan because...
The Banking system is not everywhere that well developed. In those regions people need to make a living too. Microfunds help those people who take care of their own future. It stands for safe affordable (relatively) small loans. For individuals/ groups in remote areas.

About us
KIVA is a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions.
More at www.KIVA.org.
The BTC4Charity-Team joins KIVA in its mission. BTC4Charity collects Bitcoins that will be available for the KIVA projects.

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands       Team website