I started lending on Kiva – a social lending platform that links folk to needy entrepreneurs in the global south – way back in 2008.
Instead of buying presents for family at xmas I would buy a loan for them to manage.
By 2013 I had made over 200 direct loans and had just under $1000 lent out in $25-$50 amounts. I’ve no idea how many gifts I made.
The loans have supported 100s of individuals and groups. To save you doing the maths that’s over $6000 in small loans.
My outstanding loans today are now less than $250, alas, as I ended up needing a loan too.
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