Holiday Charity for Dec. 13th - Kiva.org

Today's charity is a little different as it isn't really a charity. Kiva is a microcredit organization that allows people to loan money to small business owners and entrepreneurs in Africa. For as little as $100, you could sponser a hard working citizen in Uganda who wants to start a business trading and selling goats or open a small curio shop.

I am new to the idea of microcredit, but it seems like a great idea. You get to see your donation or loan in action directly and have a direct line of communication with the person you are helping out. I thought Kiva.org would be a nice alternative for those of you who are leery of charity organizations. I know that there is always that fear that an organization is wasting too much money on advertising campaigns and not actually focussing on using the money they raise. Well, here is your opportunity to actually help someone... one individual... directly.

Please take a look at Kiva.org and consider sponsering a business endeavor in the developing world. If we are to have a real world economy, we need small businesses everywhere, not huge corporations exploiting labor across the world.

This company is not rated by the Better Business Bureau, so do your own research and check out the website.

Help start a business in Africa: (LINK)

Remember to let me know if you provide a loan. Read this post for more information.