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!
Nov 11, 2010, 1:40 am
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Nov 11, 2010, 7:10 pm
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Thank you, SMD2! And especially Oliver who I think must be managing the loans.
Nov 19, 2010, 6:19 am
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Hi all,
Groupon has a deal for KIVA for the next 2 days. Pay $15 for a $25 credit at KIVA.
Information can be found here:
http://www.groupon.com/deals/kiva-national
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Groupon has a deal for KIVA for the next 2 days. Pay $15 for a $25 credit at KIVA.
Information can be found here:
http://www.groupon.com/deals/kiva-national
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Last edited by GenevaFlyer; Nov 19, 2010 at 6:21 am Reason: Incorrect link
Nov 19, 2010, 11:34 am
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$1400 More for the Flyertalk Lending Team
The Chicago Seminar DO donated $1400 to Kiva.org. I have $700 already loaned out and $700 more to go.
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Nov 20, 2010, 8:45 am
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Hi all,
Groupon has a deal for KIVA for the next 2 days. Pay $15 for a $25 credit at KIVA.
Information can be found here:
http://www.groupon.com/deals/kiva-national
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Groupon has a deal for KIVA for the next 2 days. Pay $15 for a $25 credit at KIVA.
Information can be found here:
http://www.groupon.com/deals/kiva-national
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Nov 22, 2010, 1:13 am
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Nov 22, 2010, 1:38 am
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Impact of FlyerTalkers
Number of Team Members 199
Number of Loans 2318
Number of Loans per Member 11.6
Total Amount Loaned $70,050
We will soon get to $75K and 200 members. The FT Team on Kiva.
To add to a loan made by by others FTer's click FT loans here. It will list those still raising funds.
Subscribe to this thread using thread tools (top of the page). Or just click here: Subscribe to FlyerTalker Lending Team on Kiva.org
Number of Team Members 199
Number of Loans 2318
Number of Loans per Member 11.6
Total Amount Loaned $70,050
We will soon get to $75K and 200 members. The FT Team on Kiva.
To add to a loan made by by others FTer's click FT loans here. It will list those still raising funds.
Subscribe to this thread using thread tools (top of the page). Or just click here: Subscribe to FlyerTalker Lending Team on Kiva.org
Nov 22, 2010, 1:00 pm
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$25 credit for $15
Thanks Carol for letting me know about this. What a great feeling and I don't have to be a millionaire to give 
Someone just posted a groupon coupon link for a $25 kiva credit for only $15. It actually is good until Nov 30, 2010, however it says quantities are limited and over 7,000 have already been purchased ...
http://www.groupon.com/deals/kiva-national
They only allow you to buy one, which I did to give as a holiday gift to someone who I know will love this, she is just busy and probably needs this gift credit to push her into going to the site. Then, I am sure she will use the gift credit and give lots more as well.
Someone just posted a groupon coupon link for a $25 kiva credit for only $15. It actually is good until Nov 30, 2010, however it says quantities are limited and over 7,000 have already been purchased ...
http://www.groupon.com/deals/kiva-national
They only allow you to buy one, which I did to give as a holiday gift to someone who I know will love this, she is just busy and probably needs this gift credit to push her into going to the site. Then, I am sure she will use the gift credit and give lots more as well.