Kiva Lending Team: Genealogists for Families
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We loan because...
we care about families (past, present and future).
About us
(Please make a loan before you ask to join our team; and show a name, not Anonymous, on your profile.) Genealogists worldwide (plus relatives and friends) have found a simple way to help less fortunate families. In 2011 'Genealogists for Families' received an award for Best New Community Project.
Through Kiva, a non-profit organisation working with microfinance institutions, you choose a borrower to support with a loan of just $25. Similar loans by other lenders are combined until the required total is reached. This enables people without access to traditional banks (including many women) to expand their businesses, support and educate their children, save for the future and raise themselves out of poverty. As your money is repaid (often in monthly instalments), you can withdraw it or lend it to someone else. Money that is loaned over and over again does more good than a one-time donation!
** Please read genfamilies.blogspot.com/search/label/FAQ (which has important information and answers to frequently asked questions).
Location: Worldwide Team website
Latest Messages
99+ messages. Request to join the team to get in on the action!
Team Activity
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Natali received a loan from 3 team members invest in the purchase of popsicles, milk singles, ices, cones, fruit, various ice cream flavors, paper cups, napkins, etc.$825 to goLend Now
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La Esperanza Group received a loan from WHASP to buy sweets, ice cream, cookies, soda, vegetables, fruits, and other products.$3,875 to goLend Now
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Kharetsana Group received a loan from Michael to purchase the ACE 1 energy system in order to have access to solar power for lighting, charging and cooking in a way that is safer, cleaner and saves money.
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06_Mbèye Group received a loan from Anne to buy several sheep.
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Luzviminda received a loan from Nancy to buy items to sell, like soft drinks, toiletries, noodles, canned goods, food seasonings, candies, drinks, snack foods, etc, and to buy assorted dried fish.
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Gloria Elizabeth received a loan from Nancy to finish building a room.
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