Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on our website and then lending money online to that enterprise, you can 'sponsor a business' and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence....As loans are repaid [100% payback rate so far], you will get your original loan money back. :)

Kiva lenders come from all over! If you're a lender, add yourself to the map: