Kiva Lending Team: Kiva Greater (and Lesser) Pittsburgh Area

A Local Area team since Sep 9, 2008
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We loan because...
by lending, we can make a difference!

About us
People who live in or near or are associated with the great City of Pittsburgh! Or those who would like to be, but aren't! Or who just like Pittsburgh things such as Primanti Brothers, Iron City, Clark Bars, the Steelers, the Passion, the Pirates and the Pens. Check out the Post-Gazette article which mentions our team: www.post-gazette.com/pg/08314/925993-54.stm

Location: Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas      

 

Latest Messages  

22 messages. Join the team to get in on the action!

Team Activity

  • Halise
    Turkey
    Halise received a loan from Amy and Janie to renew her tomato paste machine to offer better service.
    Amy and Janie
  • Salimdjon
    Tajikistan
    Salimdjon received a loan from Amy and Janie to buy much needed supplies, to promote his business, and to earn more money.
    Amy and Janie
  • Nallaong
    Thailand
    Nallaong received a loan from Amy and Janie to buy silk thread, dye colours, and materials for weaving silk cloth.
    Amy and Janie
  • Ema Maria
    Nicaragua
    Ema Maria received a loan from Amy and Janie to buy threads, ropes, and wood and pay her two co-workers.
    Amy and Janie
  • Razan
    Palestine
    Razan received a loan from Amy and Janie to buy a sewing machine, yarns, silk, and fabrics for her work.
    Amy and Janie
  • Ivania Briseida
    El Salvador
    Ivania Briseida received a loan from Amy and Janie to purchase thread cones to twist and sell for her customers to make hammocks.
    Amy and Janie
  • Basilio
    Timor-Leste
    Basilio received a loan from Amy and Janie to buy more inventory of rattan, glue, and nails, as well as new carpentry equipment for making more furniture to sell.
    Amy and Janie
  • Illumine
    Rwanda
    Illumine received a loan from Amy and Janie to purchase raw materials to help them increase the production level, as well as sales.
    Amy and Janie

Impact   Updated Hourly

117
Team Members
$146,475
Amount Funded
3,858
Loans
33.0
Loans per member

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