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

By Mary | Senior Staff Writer

Aug 11, 2015 @ 1:36 PM MDT

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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, Free Stuff Times!)

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ming August 11, 2015 at 1:46 pm MST

I’d love it if you used my referral link!

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/_dGhienZhdHl2MTIzPHR6bnZ5PnBieg%3D%3D

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Mommy to One August 11, 2015 at 3:34 pm MST

I used your link!

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Mia August 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm MST

Global sustainability!

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Sara August 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm MST

Love this. Had no idea there was such a thing. Thanks!

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Collin (Mrs. Hip) August 11, 2015 at 4:13 pm MST

YW! 🙂

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Cb August 11, 2015 at 1:58 pm MST

This is a great organization. I donated money for a loan about 2 years ago. Soon after, the individual who received my loan paid the money back which allowed me to re-lend the same amount to another individual. It is very rewarding to see how your loan can drastically change someone’s life!

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sheila August 11, 2015 at 2:12 pm MST

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/sheila39065947

Every dollar from referral link will go back in to this amazing program!

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Megan August 11, 2015 at 2:24 pm MST

Thank you for introducing this to me, Collin! I think it’s great! I have been following Humans of New York on Facebook (I highly recommend it if you haven’t looked at the page yet!) and they are featuring pictures and stories from people in other countries this summer. It is really eye opening to see the need out there, and this seems like a great and simple way to help those in need of assistance.

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/megan8921

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Collin (Mrs. Hip) August 11, 2015 at 4:14 pm MST

You are so welcome Megan!

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Jeannette August 11, 2015 at 2:27 pm MST

Sweet! I’ve made 23 loans over 3 yrs with Kiva. I joined the lending team “Women Empowering Women” whose mission statement is: Empower a woman, change the world. https://www.kiva.org/team/women_empowering_women
It’s so cool to be able to make a difference by giving a hand UP rather than a hand OUT. Don’t get me wrong, I also make donations to a number of causes. Love that these loans help people help themselves – an empowering, sustainable solution.

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us4royers August 11, 2015 at 2:46 pm MST

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/holly7599/for/925826 I’d love if you could use my link. I will be supporting single mothers who are widowed or husbands have abandoned them. I love this site. It is amazing to be able to help others in this way.

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Tia August 11, 2015 at 5:28 pm MST

I used your link, Holly.

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kayla August 11, 2015 at 3:22 pm MST

I used yours collin, thank you

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QODeals August 11, 2015 at 3:35 pm MST

We’ve done this for years and it is a great organization. Wonderful that you can help change someone’s life even with the smallest loan.

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Collin (Mrs. Hip) August 11, 2015 at 4:15 pm MST

Thanks for your feedback QODeals!

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selam August 11, 2015 at 4:06 pm MST

What a great program. I would love if someone would use my link so I could keep donating. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/selam7902

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Addy August 11, 2015 at 7:25 pm MST

Used your link! 😃

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Jennifer August 11, 2015 at 4:43 pm MST

Thanks for sharing this, Collin! I’ve never heard of it before. My husband and I both signed up. 🙂

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Collin (Mrs. Hip) August 11, 2015 at 4:45 pm MST

You’re welcome Jennifer!

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Tia August 11, 2015 at 5:29 pm MST

I used a link from above. If someone would like to use mine, that would be great!
https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/tia3435/for/926640

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Susan August 11, 2015 at 6:15 pm MST

I used your link 🙂 I’m excited to show my rising 5th grader as another way to give and help others. If someone feels compelled, here’s my link
https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/susan34946432

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Amy August 11, 2015 at 7:45 pm MST

I used your link, Susan. Thanks! Here is my link for anyone who is interested: https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/amy44342593/for/924655

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lindak August 11, 2015 at 7:04 pm MST

Thank you. I did not know about this organization. Here’s my link https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/linda15906652

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Molly August 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm MST

I’ve just spent an hour reading the borrowers bios, such a humbling experience. I am struggling financially myself so I am beyond thrilled to be able to help others!! Thanks for this opportunity!
https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/sefqsf3238

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JP August 11, 2015 at 7:46 pm MST

Thank you for sharing this Collin! What a great easy way to pay it forward!
Here’s my link: https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/janna4580

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Collin (Mrs. Hip) August 11, 2015 at 7:50 pm MST

YW! 🙂

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sahm August 11, 2015 at 8:01 pm MST

I am so excited by this post why are there not 500 comments here. This is awesome ive never heard of this wesite before thankyou for sharing it. Loved reading the stories. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/_Z3dlbmFwdTxsem52eT5wYno=

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Mary August 11, 2015 at 8:49 pm MST

I agree with you and I used your link! I am supporting a greenhouse in Ukraine and I am so excited! I would love it if someone used my link: https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/_em5lbHJ5eXJheWJjcm08dHpudnk-cGJ6/for/929354

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Jean August 11, 2015 at 8:04 pm MST

Thank you, Collin, for giving us the opportunity to help others all over the world!

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Kristen August 11, 2015 at 8:07 pm MST

Thanks! I signed up.

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Debbie August 11, 2015 at 8:21 pm MST

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/debbie9435 I’d love for some one to use my link!

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Brenda August 11, 2015 at 8:32 pm MST

Please use my link, thank you.

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/brenda1995?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_term=lend&utm_campaign=2015-08-10_Give-1-Get-1%20B

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Reese August 11, 2015 at 10:34 pm MST

This is such a great idea! Please use my link below:

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/marisa9039/for/926647

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maviacu August 11, 2015 at 10:47 pm MST

Please use my link, thank you.
https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/mavi1768

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Tami August 12, 2015 at 3:55 am MST

Please use my link! https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/tami9253?utm_campaign=permurl-share-invite-free-trial-promo&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=tami9253&utm_source=direct

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Krista August 12, 2015 at 4:51 am MST

I love kIva! I have been loaning for a few years now. I love how when people pay back their loan, you get to reloan the money. It allows that $25 to go sooo far! Thanks for sharing this, Collin!!

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beth August 12, 2015 at 7:20 am MST

If someone would like to use mine that’d be great! https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/bethany5865/for/928438

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Tami August 12, 2015 at 9:23 am MST

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/tami9253

Please use my link! Thank-you! 😍

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helen August 12, 2015 at 11:09 am MST

Thank you for sharing this! I had heard of this before but finally signed up today! https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/helen39817113/

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Kylene August 12, 2015 at 5:13 pm MST

If you use my referral link, you will pretty much be Miles Davis. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/kylene4901

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