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!
May 11, 2010, 6:53 am
#271
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Arlington, VA
Programs: Any program with a credit card, or good prices.
Posts: 437
May 11, 2010, 8:02 am
#272
FlyerTalk Evangelist, Ambassador: World of Hyatt
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NJ
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Fairmont Lifetime Plat, UA Silver, dirt elsewhere
Posts: 46,919
May 11, 2010, 9:43 am
#273
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Ann Arbor
Programs: HHonors Gold , National Emerald Exec, Hertz Presidents, Delta Gold
Posts: 2,604
I will be signing up for the FT team and making a loan or two in the next week.
Glad I saw this thread, as I didn't realize there was a FT team.
May 15, 2010, 4:32 am
#276
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New York, NY USA
Posts: 284
Credits are starting to post from Kiva's net billing process on the 15th. It runs alphabetically - still in the early part now. I'll be able to add a few more loans to the FT team. 
In Kiva's App Gallery there's a site (kivabank.org) that will analyze your loan portfolio and allows a more detailed search of loans. It also projects how much you can expect to be repaid over the coming months. (Requires the silverlight plugin)
Edit: Just added another loan to the FT team - Jose in Peru who entertains at children's parties - http://www.kiva.org/lend/200596
In Kiva's App Gallery there's a site (kivabank.org) that will analyze your loan portfolio and allows a more detailed search of loans. It also projects how much you can expect to be repaid over the coming months. (Requires the silverlight plugin)
Edit: Just added another loan to the FT team - Jose in Peru who entertains at children's parties - http://www.kiva.org/lend/200596
Last edited by wildblue; May 15, 2010 at 10:36 am
May 18, 2010, 5:41 pm
#278
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: New York, NY
Programs: CO, US, AA
Posts: 99
Hey all-
I'm about to (finally) join up with the FT team. On the Kiva signup page, it asks for "Referred by a friend?" If it creates any good benefits or other karma points for the FT team (or an FTer), PM me with an email and I'll include that.
I'm about to (finally) join up with the FT team. On the Kiva signup page, it asks for "Referred by a friend?" If it creates any good benefits or other karma points for the FT team (or an FTer), PM me with an email and I'll include that.
May 20, 2010, 1:59 pm
#279
Moderator, Hilton Honors
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: on a short leash
Programs: some
Posts: 71,422
A much wider than normal spread of dates the credits rolled into my account this time. One loan that had been delinquent for a couple of months has resumed repayments (although still behind).
FT team is moving steadily towards $40k lent.
FT team is moving steadily towards $40k lent.
May 23, 2010, 3:31 pm
#282
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
It's fun, and it surely makes a difference!
As of today,
FT Lenders 135
Loans 1096
Lent by FT lenders $33,625
What a great way to actually enable (in a good way) people in countries we have travelled or may have special interest in!
As of today,
FT Lenders 135
Loans 1096
Lent by FT lenders $33,625
What a great way to actually enable (in a good way) people in countries we have travelled or may have special interest in!
May 28, 2010, 2:04 am
#285
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,171
I'm busy reinvesting the money we lent from the Starmegado 2009 surplus:
http://www.kiva.org/lender/starmegado2009
500$ invested have already grown into 675
http://www.kiva.org/lender/starmegado2009
500$ invested have already grown into 675