Dec 20, 2015, 4:45 am
Last edit by: wilsnunn
The FlyerTalk Lending Team on Kiva:
improving lives a small loan at a time.
Kiva.org is the not-for-profit microlending organization that networks people willing to lend to small entrepreneurs in developing nations using available technology and international networking / collaboration, and how Kiva.org had become an approved FlyerTalk charity thanks to TalkBoard's approval June 29, 2008 <link> It is listed on the FlyerTalk Cares page.improving lives a small loan at a time.
"Kiva is a grassroots project started by a team with a big idea: one-to-one, real-time lending to the poor via the Internet. Currently, we take no cut of the loan you make through our site -- 100% goes to the entrepreneur. We suggest a 10% donation, in addition to your loan, to help us cover our costs. Kiva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and your donation is tax-deductible for US taxpayers." (Suggested donations for administrative overhead, low though that is, are not required - you may lend 100% if you so choose.)
As of 15 May 2016 it was 607 FlyerTalk lending team who have lent $2,209,175 in 37,092 loans! And now as of 30 June 2019 it is 941 members who have lent $6,415,775 in 71,722 loans!
Our motto is: "We loan because: We want to fight global poverty while earning miles."
This is tangible evidence Flyertalk Cares! There are likely other FlyerTalkers on Kiva who have not joined - if you are one of them, do so now to show your and FT's support and involvement. If you haven't lent yet, check it out - you may want to join up. For the low-income entrepreneurs on five continents who are requesting loans, microlending is significant - and it takes a lot of drops to fill the bucket. (Read on to see updates!)
Now, we can see this sophisticated network link resources from those who can lend (no interest, sorry!) with those who are needy, worthy and screened by local NGOs and have a need to start / expand their small business to enhance their and their families' survival. And, using PayPal and your FFP/FFG linked card or account, you can earn miles or points with many loans!
FlyerTalkers are lending, and fulfilling one of FT's seminal values, that of "paying it forward."
Read more about Kiva.org, who supports and enables it (Intel, Google, Paypal, Intuit and many others,) and see if you have $25.00 (or more) you can lend someone deserving in a land you have visited and enjoyed (or not.)
This is how it works:
Add your experiences here, or if you haven't joined... won't you consider joining the FlyerTalker Lending Team?
You can see who the latest FT borrowers are (some still possibly needing loans) here
For ease, you can click here: Subscribe to FlyerTalker Lending Team on Kiva.org
FlyerTalker Lending Team on Kiva.org!
Dec 4, 2012, 7:33 pm
#1021
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,539
Write a TripAdvisor report and get a free $25 Kiva loan.
http://www.kiva.org/updates/kiva/201...st-to-you.html
Hat tip to canucklehead on Milepoint.
http://www.kiva.org/updates/kiva/201...st-to-you.html
Hat tip to canucklehead on Milepoint.
Dec 13, 2012, 8:44 pm
#1023
In memoriam
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXP, DL PLT, UA 1P, SPG Gold
Posts: 415
Proud to have just joined the FlyerTalkers team on Kiva!
Having traveled quite extensively to many of the countries heavily represented on Kiva, thanks in big part to FlyerTalk, giving something back and enabling people to succeed is the least we can do.
Having traveled quite extensively to many of the countries heavily represented on Kiva, thanks in big part to FlyerTalk, giving something back and enabling people to succeed is the least we can do.
Dec 13, 2012, 9:32 pm
#1024
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,449
Write a TripAdvisor report and get a free $25 Kiva loan.
http://www.kiva.org/updates/kiva/201...st-to-you.html
Hat tip to canucklehead on Milepoint.
http://www.kiva.org/updates/kiva/201...st-to-you.html
Hat tip to canucklehead on Milepoint.
Dec 13, 2012, 9:34 pm
#1025
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: AMEX Plat, AAdvantage Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 963
Welcome to the team!
Dec 15, 2012, 11:31 am
#1027
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New York, NY USA
Posts: 284
Credits are starting to come in today.
Added to a couple of loans already credited to the FlyerTalk team that are still fundraising.
Gemma
Alphonsine
Added to a couple of loans already credited to the FlyerTalk team that are still fundraising.
Gemma
Alphonsine
Dec 15, 2012, 3:45 pm
#1028
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,022
Other loan by FT members that are still raising funds http://www.kiva.org/team/flyertalker...us=fundRaising
Now I only add to other FT Kiva loans
Now I only add to other FT Kiva loans
Dec 16, 2012, 7:12 pm
#1029
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,449
Dec 17, 2012, 12:29 pm
#1030
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,417
Welcome to the team!!
I went on a loaning spree a few days ago when repayments started rolling in. If I feel frisky this afternoon, I may add a few more.
Number of Team Members: 344
Number of Loans: 9,021
Total Amount Loaned: $315,700 ^
I went on a loaning spree a few days ago when repayments started rolling in. If I feel frisky this afternoon, I may add a few more.
Number of Team Members: 344
Number of Loans: 9,021
Total Amount Loaned: $315,700 ^
Dec 17, 2012, 1:12 pm
#1031
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,050
Dec 17, 2012, 11:10 pm
#1032
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: May 2002
Location: YEG
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 56,449
I hope to be able to make some new loans this holiday season and have been encouraging family, friends & co-workers to do the same as it's these annual milestones that remind me how lucky I am.
Dec 22, 2012, 10:50 am
#1033
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,539
Here is a very interesting new loan, which will provide funding for the repair and expansion of a community water distribution system in a small city in Paraguay:
http://www.kiva.org/lend/511049
http://www.kiva.org/lend/511049
Dec 23, 2012, 8:41 am
#1034
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Near PHL, PA and GCM, CI and sometimes PLJ, Placencia. Belize
Programs: AA-EXP, DL-Gold, Bonvoy-Gold
Posts: 246
Down to the last 16% needed.....
Here's a new one that is close to fully funded.
It supports a group of women in Bolivia who are running micobusinesses to support their families and improve their lives.
I just rolled over $100 of my received payments into this project and I hope other FlyerTalkers will consider supporting it as well.
http://www.kiva.org/lend/504153
It supports a group of women in Bolivia who are running micobusinesses to support their families and improve their lives.
I just rolled over $100 of my received payments into this project and I hope other FlyerTalkers will consider supporting it as well.
http://www.kiva.org/lend/504153
Dec 23, 2012, 6:50 pm
#1035
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,050
Here's a new one that is close to fully funded.
It supports a group of women in Bolivia who are running micobusinesses to support their families and improve their lives.
I just rolled over $100 of my received payments into this project and I hope other FlyerTalkers will consider supporting it as well.
http://www.kiva.org/lend/504153
It supports a group of women in Bolivia who are running micobusinesses to support their families and improve their lives.
I just rolled over $100 of my received payments into this project and I hope other FlyerTalkers will consider supporting it as well.
http://www.kiva.org/lend/504153