Kiva.org Microloans

A couple of months ago I made two $25 loans on kiva.org.  This week I received notice that both of the entrepreneurs have repaid 10% of the total loan commitment.
I am excited about this for a number of reasons.  First, I have become convinced that micro credit is the best way to bring the third […]

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