We believe in the power of entrepreneurship and in the personal growth, independence and self worth that comes from building a business founded on a product of ones own creation. Because of this, we choose to support unbanked entrepreneurs in underserved communities with loans through KIVA's microfinance platform. Their outreach creates economic and social good by lending to those who need a helping hand, not a hand out.

These are some of the individuals we are pleased to be supporting in their own small businesses around the world: