Service Spotlight: An interview with philanthropy chair Rachel Simmons

Q: What is Kiva?

A: Kiva is an online, international nonprofit based in California. It’s mission is to connect people by lending money in efforts to reduce poverty. This is accomplished by providing loans to the underprivileged who are typically excluded by financial service providers. By lending as little as $25, anyone can help a borrower start a business, go to school or even to access to clean energy.

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