KIVA.org: FREE $25 Credit to Help Fight Poverty and Change Lives (Awesome Way to Give Back!)

By Collin | Owner
Oct 22, 2012 @ 11:31 AM MDT

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Wow! Here’s an awesome way to give back and to help fight poverty all over the world without having to spend anything out of pocket. Kiva.org lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses all over the world enabling you to essentially “sponsor a business” and help the world’s working poor gain economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you’ll receive email updates from the borrower you’ve sponsored; and as loans are repaid, you get your loan money back and can then choose to fund another business. So cool! 😀

But here’s the best part! For a limited time, you can register for Kiva.org through this link (yes, this is my referral link) and you’ll snag a FREE $25 credit meaning you’ll be able to make your very first loan on Kiva for FREE (no credit card info required)! Plus, once you sign up, you can refer friends and family so they’ll earn a FREE $25 credit and you’ll also earn a FREE $25 credit each time someone registers through your referral link (so feel free to share your links in the comment section below).

(Thanks, Steph!)

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  1. Heather

    AWESOME! Loaning $ on Kiva is on my ’12 days of giving’ checklist this year.. so how perfect!! Thanks.

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      • luluqs

        This is awesome, love reading their stories and actually being able to do something to help them! This made my heart grow 10 sizes this morning! Thank you to the people that registered under me! I was able to give 3 loans.. Awesomeness.

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  3. Lisa

    I’ve been on Kiva for a few years, and it’s a wonderful way to help others. I love getting updates on the status of my loan. Once it’s been paid back, you pick someone new to lend to. I’m on my 3rd loan. I would love it if you would use my referral link! https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/lisa3018

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    • Allie

      I used yours Lisa 🙂

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  6. Mo

    What a great cause!!! It was just hard picking someone to donate to as they all could do so much good with the funding. If anyone would like to use my link I would love it.https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/monique2874

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  12. axhilli

    Hi I’m currently unemployed and would appreciate any one willing to use my referral link. I actually put minutes on a ladies card I meet in a group meeting twice last night who was running out of minutes yesterday because I like to help others even when I don’t have enough money to care for my own needs. I’d appreciate the help…Thanks.

    https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/april1951

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  13. Nina

    I love Kiva and you will too. So nice to give to women with children trying to work their way out of poverty through microloans. Here’s my link, please use it: https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/nina4688

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    • Patricia

      Thank you Shirley

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      • shirl60

        You’re welcome! 🙂

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    • Melody

      Thank you!!!

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    • Patti

      I used your link, Kristen! Wonderful idea!

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      • Kristen

        Thank you so much Patti! I hope you find joy in giving to others. (:

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  22. Kristen

    Thank you Collin. I posted about this on my blog too, giving you the credit, trying to spread the news of Kiva. They are a world-class company that is a true light of goodness to the world. Such a great way to impact others with just a few clicks of the computer mouse. Thank you!

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  25. Shirley

    I used your link Patricia. What an incredible organization & what a wonderful way to make a difference in others lives. I would love to continue lending with your help. Please use my link.
    https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/shirley5037/for/487442

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  26. Jodi

    We have done Kiva for a few years and gotten to roll our loans to about 3 other people…it’s like the gift that keeps on giving! Love this organization!

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    • Shirley

      Thanks Meg! 🙂

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  36. Heather Nunnery Smith

    I used Riya’s referral link. Will someone please use mine? What a great way to give back!

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    • Patti

      Thanks Jennifer and Lestari:)!

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    • jaksmom8

      I used your link Jennifer. Now you can help someone else. If anyone wants to use my link I would greatly appreciate it! Love to help people and love this organization!!! Thanks, Collin!
      https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/terri1285/for/482794

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  40. Maggie

    I am so close to making my 14th loan through Kiva! I have been a part of it for a few years now. I began with tip money from waiting tables in college. If you want to use my link here it is.
    https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/margaret2539

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  42. Denise

    I love this idea…even if the original loan is repaid back to Kiva…am able to help someone for right now…please consider using my link so we can continue to pass blessings to others!

    https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/denise9760

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    • shalini

      I used your link.

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      • debbielynne

        Thanks! I made another loan!

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  47. Lisa

    Mary, I signed up under you.
    Whoever is next, could you please use my link.
    Thank you

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    • Angie Borens

      shalini your link is not working…

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  49. Mona

    I’ve been on Kiva for years already, so wonderful! If anybody would please use my link so I can loan again it would be wonderful, I’m currently unemployed and I miss having Kiva loans out in the world! Thank you everybody!

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