November 6th: Campus Kiva Web Summit
Hi Everyone,
We want to remind you that the first annual Educational Community Web Summit will be hosted by Campus Kiva and High School Kiva this Friday, November 6th, 2009. We are excited to announce that we will be joined by Kiva’s President, Premal Shah, and Jonathon Stalls, who will be walking from Colorado to Maine in support of Kiva.
There will be a conference call portion of… Continue reading
The Story of LutherKiva
LutherKiva was created by an inspiring mix of Luther students, faculty, staff, and even an unidentified mystery person. In 2007, at a panel discussion on “fair trade” sponsored by SEEDS (Students Engaging in Economic Development through Solidarity), Professor Brett Johnson mentioned microlending as a tool for poverty alleviation. The next day Brett received an email from… Continue reading
Microfinance Initiative at Bucknell (MIB)
During the 2008-2009 school year, MIB grew from a starter organization to a legitimate source of education on campus. By the end of the year, MIB had accumulated a revolving fund of $2,000 through the help of students, professors, and alumni. With sturdy financial backing, MIB loaned money to approximately twenty i
ndividual entrepreneurs and groups spanning from Africa… Continue reading
