Kiva

Kiva is an international non-profit organization based in San Francisco, established in 2005. It focuses on expanding financial access to underserved communities by facilitating small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. Through its platform, Kiva has successfully crowdfunded over 705 million U.S. dollars in microloans, benefiting more than one million entrepreneurs across 86 countries. The organization connects individuals globally through lending, enabling low-income entrepreneurs to access essential funds and quality financial services. Kiva primarily sustains its operations through optional donations, along with support from grants and sponsors.