just wanted to give you an update on the american express grant contest...
kiva came in at a very respectable 3rd - after just 3 years of it's creation...they were awarded $300,000 to fund their loans to entrepreneurs around the world...with over 25,000 votes! They will be able to do so much good with this grant - thanks amex. for making it possible.
i checked their site this morning - and found this greeting...and honestly had to read it several times before it sunk in...
"Thanks Kiva Lenders! You've funded EVERY loan on the site!!
To date, Kiva has enabled lenders to send $46,168,910 to the working poor around the world.
Currently, we are experiencing a traffic spike and all previously fundraising loans have been fully funded. Our team is working with Kiva's Field Partners around the globe to approve new loan applications every day."
Currently, we are experiencing a traffic spike and all previously fundraising loans have been fully funded. Our team is working with Kiva's Field Partners around the globe to approve new loan applications every day."
there are NO MORE LOANS to give....who would've ever thought that would be the case? certainly not them...it's stunning....with all the exposure that kiva received during this time - they received many new lenders, and are in the process of making dreams come true...for every 28 seconds a loan was given this week...
2 people started this company - 2 young people wanting to make a difference in the world, it's a very powerful thing - and it gives me hope for the good that the future generations will bring...
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