At Kiva, we envision a world where all people - even in the most remote areas of the globe - hold the power to create opportunity for themselves and others. We believe providing safe, affordable access to capital to those in need helps people create better lives for themselves and their families.

Loans change lives. Visit http://www.kiva.org/

Making a loan on Kiva is so simple that you may not realize how much work goes on behind the scenes. Kiva works with microfinance institutions on five continents to provide loans to people without access to traditional banking systems. One hundred percent of the loans posted to the Kiva website is sent to these microfinance institutions, which we call Field Partners, who then administer the loans in the field to the borrowers. Kiva relies on a world wide network of over 450 volunteers who work with our Field Partners, edit and translate borrower stories, and ensure the smooth operation of countless other Kiva programs.

Kiva has headquarters in San Francisco, CA. We also have Kiva Fellows working directly with our microfinance institution (MFI) partners in the field in over 60 countries around the world, as well as a team of internationally-based staff members, hundreds of volunteers helping us in office and online, and an ever growing community of lenders and borrowers using the Kiva platform. From near or far, Kiva is a family of people dedicated to helping the world, in big and small ways.

We love what we do and sometimes that includes having fun with the whole Kiva team. From company-wide recess, to the hammock room; from our many office dogs, to our all-access library, we like spending time together.

Make a loan — Browse through thousands of borrower profiles on the Kiva.org website, select one to fund, and lend as little as $25 to an entrepreneur across the world. http://http//www.kiva.org/lend/   

Purchase a Kiva card — When you give a Kiva Card, your card is a gift that changes lives and your recipient gets to choose which borrower they want to support. http://www.kiva.org/gifts

Share Kiva with your family and friends — Like us on Facebook and follow Kiva on Twitter. It's the best way to help spread the word about Kiva. 
http://https//twitter.com/Kiva ;;‎http://www.facebook.com/kiva

Work or volunteer with us — Check out our list of open positions to join our team, volunteer in our San Francisco headquarters, or abroad with our partners in the field! 
http://https//kivacareers.silkroad.com/

Learn more about microfinance and why Kiva is unique — Kiva takes a unique approach to traditional microfinance. Learn about our business model and how we're changing lives around the world.

Since 2007, the Kiva Fellows Program has offered over 400 individuals a rare opportunity to put their skills to work in support of global microfinance. Selected Fellows immediately become part of the Kiva family, reporting back while in the field and often working more closely with Kiva's borrowers than the staff ever will. After finishing their placements, Fellows join an active network of Fellow alumni. Through the Kiva Fellows Program Alumni network, former Fellows stay involved with Kiva through many networking opportunities and events in cities around the world.