Why lend $25 on Kiva?

It’s a lot better than an ugly sweater. By lending as little as $25 on Kiva, you can support the causes you care about and make a real personal impact. Browse by category and find an entrepreneur to support. Help fund a loan with as little as $25. Kiva borrowers have a 96% repayment rate historically. Relend your money or withdraw your funds.

How much does it cost to get a kiva loan?

Help fund a loan with as little as $25. Kiva borrowers have a 96% repayment rate historically. Relend your money or withdraw your funds. Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact across the world.

What do you like most about Kiva?

The Kiva community spans 77 countries and 1.9M lenders. Being able to lend, then get repaid, and lend over and over again gives great satisfaction. My funds have been lent 12 times over.

Why give Kiva cards this year?

When you hand someone a Kiva Card under the twinkling lights this year, you’re not only giving them the chance to change a life, but the chance to do it again and again. It’s a lot better than an ugly sweater.