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!
Oct 17, 2010, 5:30 pm
#421
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: UA 1K/MM, AA GLD
Posts: 1,708
Oct 17, 2010, 10:05 pm
#422
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: IAD, and sometimes OMNI/PR. Currently: not far from IAD, but home will always be SAN (not far from the "touch my junk and I'll have you arrested" Memorial TSA Check Point) even if I'm not there so much these days.
Programs: UA, CO, Calcifer Award for Mad Haiku Skillz
Posts: 5,076
Oct 18, 2010, 5:08 am
#423
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Nice
Programs: Marriott Titanium, AA Concierge Key, Delta, United, Emorates, and others
Posts: 4,694
I now have 19 loans for a bit more than $2200. nearly all of them have already repaid something, so I'm relending and adding a bit every time. I wish there were loans in Brazil but so far none. I've invited a number of my associates too, although they've not yet joined.
Oct 21, 2010, 3:33 pm
#425
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
Nov 4, 2010, 1:25 am
#426
Join Date: May 2009
Location: GLA
Posts: 1,214
Yesterday I was in the provinces meeting with a few random clients to verify that all of the information that is posted on Kiva is correct. I had printed out one borrower's profile and as I was looking at it and talking to him I saw none other than Choula's face looking back at me!
There were two FlyerTalk lenders who loaned to Samoeun which made visiting him that much more enjoyable (but it was already pretty great to see how wonderful he was with his kids).
I posted the journal entry about my visit here: http://partners.kiva.org/updates/loan/206654?ent=332660
There were two FlyerTalk lenders who loaned to Samoeun which made visiting him that much more enjoyable (but it was already pretty great to see how wonderful he was with his kids).
I posted the journal entry about my visit here: http://partners.kiva.org/updates/loan/206654?ent=332660
Nov 4, 2010, 3:56 am
#427
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Yiron, Israel
Programs: Bates Motel Plat
Posts: 68,927
Nov 5, 2010, 7:46 pm
#428
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
FlyerTalkers Lending Team is doing spectacularly!
I'm on the road, so not able to check frequently. Nonetheless, $65,300 lent by FTers in 2,132 loans - spectacular! (jbcarioca, you may want to query Kiva staff and ask if there are NGOs / microcredit organizations in Brasil, and if not, put a bug in someone's ear in Brasil!)
I was going to relend, but checking on Kiva tonight reveals:
Loans made: 214
Available Kiva Credit: $9.66
Outstanding Loans: $1,608.46
Oh, well. Holidays will likely see me infusing some more credit. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving...
I was going to relend, but checking on Kiva tonight reveals:
Loans made: 214
Available Kiva Credit: $9.66
Outstanding Loans: $1,608.46
Oh, well. Holidays will likely see me infusing some more credit. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving...
Nov 5, 2010, 8:10 pm
#429
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Southern California
Programs: DL: 3.8 MM, Marriott: Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 24,575
Nov 7, 2010, 8:13 pm
#430
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: LUX
Programs: LH SEN, BA GOLD, FB GOLD, HH DIA, SPG PLAT
Posts: 166
Just joined the team ^
Actual stats:
Statistic Name Total Impact
Number of Team Members 197
Number of Loans 2137
Number of Loans per Member 10.8
Total Amount Loaned $65,425
Actual stats:
Statistic Name Total Impact
Number of Team Members 197
Number of Loans 2137
Number of Loans per Member 10.8
Total Amount Loaned $65,425
Nov 8, 2010, 11:11 am
#432
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Nice
Programs: Marriott Titanium, AA Concierge Key, Delta, United, Emorates, and others
Posts: 4,694
I recently completed a written survey and then a follow up interview for Credit Suisse. They offered me GBP200 for my favorite charity or myself, so I gave it to Kiva. Kiva just confirmed the payment. FT does not get the credit, but we do have the satisfaction of knowing there's some more support towards administrative costs.
Nov 8, 2010, 12:43 pm
#433
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Body in Downtown YYZ, heart and mind elsewhere
Programs: UA 50K, refugee from AC E50K, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 5,132
I just checked my account and I got paid back over $70. Guess I have some loaning to go do now. 
We raised a fair bit of money on Star MegaDo 2. ^ I'm not sure how much is destined for Kiva but I'm sure Oliver will be along to let us know.
P.S. To giblet - thanks for the postcard!
We raised a fair bit of money on Star MegaDo 2. ^ I'm not sure how much is destined for Kiva but I'm sure Oliver will be along to let us know.
P.S. To giblet - thanks for the postcard!
Nov 10, 2010, 3:50 pm
#434
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Maravilhoso! :-: I think Kiva is a very leveraged and effective organisation, and a contribution to them is a good thing. Obrigado pela ajuda / Thanks for your help.
I recently completed a written survey and then a follow up interview for Credit Suisse. They offered me GBP200 for my favorite charity or myself, so I gave it to Kiva. Kiva just confirmed the payment. FT does not get the credit, but we do have the satisfaction of knowing there's some more support towards administrative costs.
Nov 10, 2010, 4:00 pm
#435
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 7,323
500 more dollars will now be invested from the Star Mega DO II raffle.
Don't know how the 500 dollars from last year is performing, but I heard they have grown quite a bit.
Thank you to all who bought raffle tickets! ^^
Don't know how the 500 dollars from last year is performing, but I heard they have grown quite a bit.
Thank you to all who bought raffle tickets! ^^