Kiva U

June 20 is #WorldRefugeeDay Take a look at one of our blog posts that features a story (video and article) about Dima, a Syrian refugee, and how a Kiva loan helped her support her family through tough times. kiva.org/blog/for-syria…

Meet our featured employee this week, senior engineer and software developer Amit Pansare! Amit’s greatest influence is his grandfather, who “made an effort to make sure that somebody's education is paid for." Check out his full story on the Kiva blog at bit.ly/2yUQdmH!

This is just one facet of our diverse programming at the upcoming Community Capital Happy Hour this Thursday! Save the date and please register at ➡️ bit.ly/2LvUJ17

It's Women's Equality Day in the United States but we want to celebrate worldwide! Generations of women continue to fight for their rights across all nations and we want to be a force of empowerment. What women have you recently funded on Kiva? Let's share and celebrate! 👩‍🌾 💸

Read this article about how Kiva U is implemented at UNC Greensboro! Shoutout to Karen Lynden and her Introduction to International Business class! bryan.uncg.edu/news/planning-…

devex.com/news/in-sierra… So much amazing news about #SierraLeone today. We are proud! @DSTISierraLeone @PresidentBio @Kiva @UNDPSierraLeone and many others behind it

Rippleworks are thrilled to be able to support @Kiva and Sierra Leone for Africa’s first blockchain and decentralized digital identity system, which will bring critical financial services to the underserved.

Witnessing how Nancy from Port Loko became the first citizen to register on #SierraLeone’s blockchain-based decentralised national digital identity platform launched today by @PresidentBio A first in Africa. Digital inclusion for financial and social inclusion and development.

#SierraLeone launches #DLT-based @Kiva Protocol! The new #digital ID platform uses #blockchain to address 2 major barriers to #financialinclusion: -lack of formal ID -lack of verifiable credit history ow.ly/GGMD50vEvb9 @Devex #fintech

Congratulations #SierraLeone. Today you became the first African country to launch a blockchain-enabled digital National identification system. And Nancy from Port Loko first person to use the system. @UNDP @UNCDFMM4P @UNCDF proud to have been part of this history making w/ @Kiva

Sierra Leoneans will be able to sign up for bank accounts with a press of their thumbs. The financial inclusion prog by @Kiva uses #blockchain w a biometric system that links a person’s thumbprint with their identity. ft.com/content/40980b…

Big news!! What do Kiva, Sierra Leone, and the United Nations all have in common? We've all been working together to develop the first blockchain and decentralized identity platform in Africa! Read more about how it works and its huge impact here! bit.ly/2NgaHyO

Have you heard of Booknook & Bean in Adelaide, Australia? This amazing book shop and coffee nook donates all of their used book proceeds to Kiva loans! How incredible is that? Makes us want to cozy up with a good book and celebrate the goodness in the world 🤗 📚 ☕

“I think there’s opportunity for us over time to become a multi-billion dollar fund manager, I really do,” said @Kiva's Neville Crawley. “I think there’s demand in the market and we have the ability to place a lot of capital in an impactful way.” impactalpha.com/qa-new-ceo-nev…

Small business owner and man-about-town Youssef is a pillar of the community, as his shop provides food essentials for his entire village. With a $4,250 Kiva loan, Youssef's business is thriving like never before. Support more Malian citizens with loans! bit.ly/2Z4lsr6

Wow, great job Room 15! We're so proud of you all and thanks for sharing the news of your amazing global impact! #KivaLove

Access to childcare is often an obstacle to women’s success in the workplace. Kiva borrower Rosa started a childcare center with the mission to eradicate poverty by ensuring that childcare isn't an obstacle to parents' professional progress. Check it out! bit.ly/2ESAp7v

With the end of the school year upon us, a great way to learn, promote discussions, and spread the #KivaLove is by taking a look at our toolkits page for great #activities & #lessons on topics ranging from #microfinance to #socialjustice and more! kiva.org/kivau/toolkits

Thank you to all teachers around the world who play a critical role in educating and shaping students to be the best that they can be. #TeacherAppreciationDay #NationalTeachersDay #ThankATeacher

PSA! We will be accepting applications for our next cycle of Kiva fellows and interns starting today. Apply by May 26th for the chance to build your career while making a positive impact in the world: kiva.org/work-with-us