Kiva Lending Team: HALF THE SKY: Empowering Women

A Common Interest team since May 27, 2010
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We loan because...
we believe empowering women is the key to alleviating social injustice and achieving world stability.

About us
Inspired by the book HALF THE SKY written by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, our team is committed to helping curb culturally accepted abuse of women around the world.

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/HALFTHESKYEmpoweringWomenKIVATeam

Location: Worldwide       Team website

 

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Team Activity

  • Lida
    Cambodia
    Lida received a loan from Paula to buy a new motorcycle so she can travel more comfortably.
    Paula
    $675 to go
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  • Sarunya
    Thailand
    Sarunya received a loan from Milena to buy supplies and yarn to grow her weaving business and increase her income potential.
    Milena
  • One Acre Fund
    Tanzania
    One Acre Fund received a loan from 9 team members one Acre Fund farmers in Tanzania access seeds and supplies on credit to help them feed themselves, their families and their communities.
    Tanya Susan Jane Ellen Valerie Fernanda Susan Laura Claire
  • Philice
    Kenya
    Philice received a loan from Tanya to purchase cereals such as maize and beans and sell to her local market at a profit for a better life.
    Tanya
  • Emanuel Group
    Guatemala
    Emanuel Group received a loan from Susan to buy a variety of thread and tools for the loom.
    Susan
  • Casmir
    Rwanda
    Casmir received a loan from Jane to increase working capital and introduce new products in his general store.
    Jane
  • Ignace
    Rwanda
    Ignace received a loan from Jane to buy a new coaster van to add to his transport company.
    Jane
  • Emily
    Kenya
    Emily received a loan from Julie to purchase farm inputs such as high-quality seeds and nutrient-rich fertilizers to boost her tea crop yields.
    Julie
  • Cecilia
    Solomon Islands
    Cecilia received a loan from Julie to buy additional bags of shells, a hand drill and string for her business.
    Julie
    $125 to go
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  • Mariah
    United States
    Mariah received a loan from Jennifer which helps provide quality beauty products, services and trainings to women.
    Jennifer

Impact   Updated Hourly

872
Team Members
$928,625
Amount Funded
34,414
Loans
39.5
Loans per member

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