Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, this non-profit lets you lend to help the most vulnerable

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"Farmers face challenges with inclement weather, poor crop output, and plant and animal diseases. These loans help some of society's most vulnerable people"
Kiva is non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.
100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes directly towards funding loans; Kiva does not take a cut. Furthermore, Kiva does not charge interest to our Field Partners, who administer the loans. Learn more about how it works
Source: http://www.kiva.org
Agricultural loans: 616 agricultural loans to choose from!
How Kiva Works from Kiva on Vimeo.
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