$100 in Kiva Gift Certificates Up For Grabs
Sorry for the delay in posting – work has been quite busy. To make it up to you I’m giving out four $25 Kiva gift certificates to the first four people to claim them in a comment on this post. It’s basically $25 you can do what you want with, but I hope you will lend them out at least once before you choose to withdraw the money for yourself.
For those of you unfamiliar with Kiva, it’s a way to invest in an entrepreneur in a developing country. There’s a 97% likelihood they’ll pay you back, which is really great. When the entrepreneur pays you back, you can withdraw your money or re-lend it to another entrepreneur – whatever you want! Here’s a quick clip on Kiva for those interested:
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Very admirable post!
You’re so awesome- I’ll totally take you up on it!
Jonathan – was going to put in $100 anyway; figured I may as well put it in through gift certificates to raise awareness. Seems win-win.
Lida – you got it! Check your e-mail. 3 $25 certificates still available – first come first serve.
Michael – I’d love to accept your offer. I had no idea websites that made person-to-person loans like this existed. Business for social change makes a lot more sense to me than charity.
Kevin – same here. Check your e-mail for your seed money.
2 more gift certificates still up for grabs!
count me in.
Hey Michael…
Sign me up!
Yan, Erin, thanks for grabbing the last two. Check your e-mail and get lendin’! =) Enjoy.
Dear Michael,
This morning, I read an article talking about Kiva and I was impressed by the work they do. I also had the same idea but it is hard for me to carry out it because I myself have to borrow money from other people for my business. Then I know you through a borrower’s page. Honestly speaking, I admire you a lot and there is no word to express exactly what I feel inside. I just wanted to thank you very much for your kind offer, your work and everything that you have done for this world especially for people in developing or poor countries. I wish you happiness in your life, success in your business and hope that you will continue your good job to make our world to be better place. I will always support and encourage you in any circumstances.
Yours sincerely,
Nguyen Hanh from Vietnam
Nguyen – thank you for your kind words. When the day comes you are ready to start your business let me know and I will be honored to be your first investor.
Kind regards,
-Michael
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