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 5, 2011, 9:32 am
#588
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
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Mar 19, 2011, 7:51 am
#591
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Original Poster
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Yet another opportunity has presented itself, right here on FlyerTalk <link>.
onesweetworld has posted, in part:
You can click on the link in the quoted post above, look for the thick yellow bar at the top of the page stating VOTE FOR US!, click on the FaceBook-linked "thumbsup" logo to "Like" and - it's another vote, another $10 for Kiva.
In the meantime, I had some loans repaid, so with my seven new loans including my 227th, to Maria Elena Cajchum Tzic, a weaver in Totonicapán, Guatemala. We are up to 226 members making 3,323 loans totaling $104,775. (I spent some time in Guatemala and got to know a number of weavers - payback time!
)
onesweetworld has posted, in part:
Hello,
Thought I would reach out to the FlyerTalk community for this one. Me and a couple of my local mileage running buddies have entered this contest thru Contiki. If we win, we will get a all expense paid trip island hopping in Greece.
To vote, all you have to do is click the link below, and then click on the "like" button on our bus. Nothing else.
https://contiki.affinispace.com/inde...nes#bus-detail
I have been a Flyer Talk member for a few years now, and love the great community we have here. In part to my great experiences at the ChicagoDO last year with the $1,400 that we raised for Kiva, I thought that it might be good to give something back with this one too. So for every vote that we get, we are donating $10 to Kiva. If we win, we will give a total of $5,000 ($1,000 from each of the 5 team members).
Thought I would reach out to the FlyerTalk community for this one. Me and a couple of my local mileage running buddies have entered this contest thru Contiki. If we win, we will get a all expense paid trip island hopping in Greece.
To vote, all you have to do is click the link below, and then click on the "like" button on our bus. Nothing else.
https://contiki.affinispace.com/inde...nes#bus-detail
I have been a Flyer Talk member for a few years now, and love the great community we have here. In part to my great experiences at the ChicagoDO last year with the $1,400 that we raised for Kiva, I thought that it might be good to give something back with this one too. So for every vote that we get, we are donating $10 to Kiva. If we win, we will give a total of $5,000 ($1,000 from each of the 5 team members).
In the meantime, I had some loans repaid, so with my seven new loans including my 227th, to Maria Elena Cajchum Tzic, a weaver in Totonicapán, Guatemala. We are up to 226 members making 3,323 loans totaling $104,775. (I spent some time in Guatemala and got to know a number of weavers - payback time!
)
Last edited by JDiver; Mar 19, 2011 at 8:13 am Reason: spilchicken
Mar 19, 2011, 8:35 am
#592
Join Date: May 2006
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Posts: 93
Good on you!
Yet another opportunity has presented itself, right here on FlyerTalk <link>.
onesweetworld has posted, in part:
You can click on the link in the quoted post above, look for the thick yellow bar at the top of the page stating VOTE FOR US!, click on the FaceBook-linked "thumbsup" logo to "Like" and - it's another vote, another $10 for Kiva.
In the meantime, I had some loans repaid, so with my seven new loans including my 227th, to Maria Elena Cajchum Tzic, a weaver in Totonicapán, Guatemala. We are up to 226 members making 3,323 loans totaling $104,775. (I spent some time in Guatemala and got to know a number of weavers - payback time!)
onesweetworld has posted, in part:
You can click on the link in the quoted post above, look for the thick yellow bar at the top of the page stating VOTE FOR US!, click on the FaceBook-linked "thumbsup" logo to "Like" and - it's another vote, another $10 for Kiva.
In the meantime, I had some loans repaid, so with my seven new loans including my 227th, to Maria Elena Cajchum Tzic, a weaver in Totonicapán, Guatemala. We are up to 226 members making 3,323 loans totaling $104,775. (I spent some time in Guatemala and got to know a number of weavers - payback time!
)
Mar 20, 2011, 12:34 am
#593
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Joined
I just found out there's an FT Kiva team and joined immediately.
I have some 60 loans in my portfolio and so far nobody has defaulted ^
I love the concept of helping people help themselves.
I have some 60 loans in my portfolio and so far nobody has defaulted ^
I love the concept of helping people help themselves.
Mar 20, 2011, 1:20 am
#594
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Mar 20, 2011, 2:14 am
#595
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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Unfortunately it only works if you a US resident
Mar 25, 2011, 11:59 am
#596
Moderator: American AAdvantage
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Mar 26, 2011, 5:27 am
#597
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Yes, this seems to be new. Today I saw several loans in the category services within the US.
Mar 29, 2011, 12:02 pm
#599
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Mar 30, 2011, 5:04 am
#600
Join Date: May 2004
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Just added myself to the list.
BTW, the only reason I found out about this is seeing it on MilePoint.com. After all my years on FT, never found this area. Can something be done to increase visability?
BTW, the only reason I found out about this is seeing it on MilePoint.com. After all my years on FT, never found this area. Can something be done to increase visability?