MICRO FINANCE + IPHONE (2)

Kiva

http://www.kiva.org

We are a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Learn more about how it works.

Tags: Micro Loans, Investing, Economics, New Economics, Globalization, Kiva

Water.org

http://water.org

Water.org works with local partners to deliver innovative solutions for long-term success. Its microfinance-based WaterCredit Initiative is pioneering sustainable giving in the sector. Co-founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, Water.org is a nonprofit organization that has transformed hundreds of communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America by providing access to safe water and sanitation.

Tags: Water, Water-related Illness, Water.Org, Matt Damon