Angler2407
11-03-2006, 08:08 PM
I saw a documentary on KIVA.org last night. All started by a student at Stanford.
Basically, you can use PayPal or a credit card to loan money to the poor to start their own businesses. The need averages from just $100 -$500 for them to get going. So far they have a 100% payback rate.
I preach to my kids about finding a way to make a difference. This gal at Stanford sure hit a homer with this.
www.KIVA.org (http://www.kiva.org/)
Basically, you can use PayPal or a credit card to loan money to the poor to start their own businesses. The need averages from just $100 -$500 for them to get going. So far they have a 100% payback rate.
I preach to my kids about finding a way to make a difference. This gal at Stanford sure hit a homer with this.
www.KIVA.org (http://www.kiva.org/)