Stories of Kindness from Around the World

A Gift to Change a Life


--by lightbulb, posted Apr 2, 2016
I was recently given a gift that was amazing. It was a gift card to "KIVA", which is an organization that allows me to choose someone to lend the money to. The money will be paid back and then I can lend it again. The loans go to people in over 80 countries so they can start a business, go to school and improve life for their families. 
 
The person who gave me the gift card is incredibly thoughtful and I love that I don't have to find a place to put the gift or to dust it! The hardest part was selecting a recipient, because there are so many worthy people trying to do their best. LOVED and loved giving it away even more!
 
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AndiCas wrote: Love Kiva! I have a handful of loans on the go which I reloan as they pay back. I bought a voucher for my Mum last year. I'm happy that you enjoyed yours so much.
horsegirl21 wrote: Kiva is great
mish wrote: Funny, I was gifted just last night with a Kiva card from a dear KS friend. My first ever. I used it right away & agree, it was very difficult to choose. I finally chose a family who needed money for the wife to have a needed surgery.
Marleen wrote: Never heard of KIVA.. any good links?
lightbulb wrote: Kiva.org
mindyjourney wrote: Those are the BEST gifts :))))), those we can give away <3. Was just telling husband how much I loved all the holiday gifts that were in my honor to different charities <3. Wonderful, m friend!
terre wrote: Kiva is a wonderful organization! I love how it really gets rid of the "middle man" and all money goes directly where you want it to go.
lt33 wrote: That's a circle of kindness my friend you'll be starting ripples
kjoyw wrote: We have a Kiva group at church. I donate to their choices often. Kiva is a wonderful thing!
leoladyc728 wrote: Thank you for the share. I never heard of Kiva either.

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