I was introduced to KIVA several years ago through a gift from a colleague. KIVA is a great example of how a simple idea and a tremendous amount of passion can truly change the world.
If you aren't familiar with KIVA it is an organization that through donations by individuals (average of around $25 per donation) they provide microloans to "entrepreneurs" in countries throughout the world. These small loans help provide aspiring business owners capital they can use to make an impact in their businesses.
It is an inspiring story of how a person's vision and passion can help ignite a movement of giving back in the new virtual world. Here is a clip featuring the co-founder, Jessica Jackley, telling about KIVA's start and the success story they have achieved.
Jessica Jackley: Poverty, money -- and love Video on TED.com
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