Helping the poor where they live using Kiva

Kiva is a web site where individuals can make microloans to others around the world. Loans are $25 each purchased though PayPal sorry no crypto options right now. You can read borrower profiles and fund projects that you find worthwhile. these people are entrepreneurs, farmers, some have medical bills. I think it's awesome to be able to share my wealth with those in need. The best part it is a loan so you can reinvest in a new project when you get paid back. I don't earn any interest on my loans and the loan provider asks for a donation. I wish there was a way to see what the loan provider charges the borrower I would hate to be a third world loan shark. ;) Anyways I feel like these people would not have access to the capital they need to lift themselves out of poverty without this type of network.

Thanks for listening to my boring virtue signaling Steem on!

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Good. Zidisha is another one, much smaller, but the funds actually go directly to the person/business that you choose, rather than to a pool (like with Kiva)