Kiva Reviews 703

Kiva is an incredible platform for microlending. Helping people to be self-sustaining through economic opportunity is one of the best gifts you can give. I lend regularly and donate to Kiva to help them sustain this tremendous work around the globe.

I found Kiva 15 or so years ago, i was looking for a way to assist motivated people who had no access to other funding sources. Kiva is excellent at this. Most weeks I make one $25 loan, the cost to me of foregoing one restaurant dinner. It has changed people's lives. Now the interest repayments fund the new loans as a virtuous circle.

I love to read of the aspiration and ambition of people, and of their successes. There have been a few fails along the way, but not many, and not significant. I have failed at times too, so I empathise.

Mostly the outcomes are positive.

Selecting lenders has taught me much about my own values.

Kiva lets me get to know the people I'm lending to by telling me their stories. They are from every corner of the world and that gives me a little insight into places I have known little about. It makes the world a smaller, friendlier place.

I have been a KIVA member for many years and have always been pleased.

I've been using Kiva since 2014. It's been a very positive experience. They periodically offer incentives to double your impact, and allow repaid funds to be "rolled over" to fund new microloans. You can filter potential borrowers to focus on causes, countries, or populations you prefer. They email updates when you receive repayments so you can see your impact on borrowers' lives. I highly recommend Kiva to all those who want to make a difference.

I have been making loans to Kiva for over 5 years (my first loan was a Christmas gift certificate from my brother). I have now made over 15 loans to borrowers in 10 different countries. My original loan has been repaid and then relent multiple times and I have added more loan amounts as well.

Makes it each to loan money to aspiring enterprenours.
Like how they show how much money that person has raised, how much more they need and what they need the money for.

Kiva is an awesome organization that lets people contribute in smaller amounts, yet still truly assist others in need to help themselves. I've contributed to Kiva for many years and it is my favority charity.

Kiva makes it easy to donate to those in need all over the world. I feel they truly make a difference! You also get to track your donations and see how you've made a difference.

I love the ease of being able to look for people I want to loan money to and to then send the money. It's a very simple yet effective way of helping others.

I've been on the site for years and have seen many good things. Parents should give their children seed money to invest in others on Kiva. They just might learn the power of helping those less fortunate.

I have been a sponsor for at least 8 years. During this time I have had very few individuals default on their loans. KIVA has an excellent system of checks and balances. I like that they involve local organizations in the vetting process. It is important to me to support marginalized individuals and communities, especially women and eco- friendly projects. I whole heartedly endorse KIVA and their partners.

I like that it's not a handout, it's a loan that gets paid back. I can redirect the repaid amounts back into other loans.

I love being a small lender on Kiva! You can easily make a difference in someone’s life.

Kiva is a stellar example of how to help, by connecting initiative with funders. Very well organized, efficient, informative, easy to use, inspiring website. I have recommended Kiva to many friends and family. Marvelous mission, very well executed! Bravo Kiva!

I love that you can help people and the money is returned to you over time so you can resend again.

Great because its not a donation, its a loan to people who are doing something with their life and I am glad to be a part of helping people who help themselves

I HAVE LOVED BEING ABLE TO SEE PEOPLE'S FACES AND HEAR THEIR STORIES AND THINK I MIGHT BE HELPING SOMEONE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD TO HAVE A BETTER LIFE. IT GIVES ME JOY!