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!
Mar 18, 2013, 5:51 am
#1096
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
This one's 91% funded to a group in Nicaragua...help if you can...
The group is now four women helping to support their families with small retail businesses. Three of them were in a previous loan that was 100% paid on time, and now their success has led them to add another participant.
From Kiva's web site -
"A portion of Alfarero Group's $2,275 loan helps a member to buy items such as silver earrings, watches, silver rings, silver chains, and various clothes for adults such as pants, shirts, underwear, etc."
Maybe the FlyerTalkers can put this one over the top...!!!
Here's the link....
http://www.kiva.org/lend/522294
From Kiva's web site -
"A portion of Alfarero Group's $2,275 loan helps a member to buy items such as silver earrings, watches, silver rings, silver chains, and various clothes for adults such as pants, shirts, underwear, etc."
Maybe the FlyerTalkers can put this one over the top...!!!
Here's the link....
http://www.kiva.org/lend/522294
Mar 18, 2013, 7:22 am
#1097
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Either at the shooting range or anywhere good beer can be found...
Posts: 51,050
The group is now four women helping to support their families with small retail businesses. Three of them were in a previous loan that was 100% paid on time, and now their success has led them to add another participant.
From Kiva's web site -
"A portion of Alfarero Group's $2,275 loan helps a member to buy items such as silver earrings, watches, silver rings, silver chains, and various clothes for adults such as pants, shirts, underwear, etc."
Maybe the FlyerTalkers can put this one over the top...!!!
Here's the link....
http://www.kiva.org/lend/522294
From Kiva's web site -
"A portion of Alfarero Group's $2,275 loan helps a member to buy items such as silver earrings, watches, silver rings, silver chains, and various clothes for adults such as pants, shirts, underwear, etc."
Maybe the FlyerTalkers can put this one over the top...!!!
Here's the link....
http://www.kiva.org/lend/522294
Mar 18, 2013, 10:37 am
#1098
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: west of DFW airport
Programs: AA LT Gold 1.9 MM flying my way to LT PLAT
Posts: 11,074
My Kiva loan is fully paid back so I'm seeking another loan opportunity. I'll be watching this thread for ideas.
Just made a new loan to Zyraj in Kosovo who needs the loan to build a room on her house that will be safe, warm and clean.
Let's see if my link works. http://www.kiva.org/lend/539051
My thanks to the leaders of our Kiva team who are showing us how this all works.
Just made a new loan to Zyraj in Kosovo who needs the loan to build a room on her house that will be safe, warm and clean.
Let's see if my link works. http://www.kiva.org/lend/539051
My thanks to the leaders of our Kiva team who are showing us how this all works.
Last edited by oldpenny16; Mar 18, 2013 at 3:47 pm
Mar 18, 2013, 2:01 pm
#1100
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: mountains of western NC
Programs: Life, Love and Laughter
Posts: 8,537
Kiva has now reached 1,000,000 borrowers!
Their thank you video is here:
http://pages.kiva.org/kivablog/2013/...lion-borrowers
Remember, we all did it together:
Their thank you video is here:
http://pages.kiva.org/kivablog/2013/...lion-borrowers
Remember, we all did it together:
I always love that!
Mar 25, 2013, 8:35 pm
#1106
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SF BayArea
Programs: Nothing worth mentioning
Posts: 2,223
Loan for Maria, Paraguay
Just loaned $100 to Maria, and she still needs $675 more: http://www.kiva.org/lend/541344
Mar 29, 2013, 12:53 am
#1107
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
Programs: AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 7,784
Team Flyertalk
375 TEAM MEMBERS
$417,800 AMOUNT LOANED
10,766 LOANS
28.7 LOANS PER MEMBER
^ Way to go!
375 TEAM MEMBERS
$417,800 AMOUNT LOANED
10,766 LOANS
28.7 LOANS PER MEMBER
^ Way to go!
Last edited by boxo; Mar 29, 2013 at 12:58 am
Apr 3, 2013, 1:43 pm
#1108
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Brooklyn
Programs: AMEX Plat, AAdvantage Gold, UA, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 963
Just loaned $50 to Umumilivu Group from Tanzania on behalf of Bridgeair since he joined Zidisha and loaned $25 to that organization.
http://saverocity.com/blog/the-zidisha-challenge/
http://saverocity.com/blog/the-zidisha-challenge/
Apr 6, 2013, 10:40 am
#1109
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: west of DFW airport
Programs: AA LT Gold 1.9 MM flying my way to LT PLAT
Posts: 11,074
E-Rewards sent me a notice yesterday that they now support KIVA and allow using E-Rewards points to make KIVA loans.
Check your inboxes!
Check your inboxes!
Apr 6, 2013, 11:38 am
#1110
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
Programs: AS MVP, Hilton Diamond, IHG Gold
Posts: 7,784
