As a Kiva Fellow, drinking the Kiva kool-aid and eating, living, breathing Kiva day-in and day-out, my browser is full of tabs following Kiva online. I wanted to share those ways to connect with you. So you too, can friend, follow, subscribe and join away!
Blogs:
Kiva Fellows – a great place to read all about the stories, experiences and reflections of the approximately 40 Kiva Fellows that are currently in the field.
Kiva Blog – To read about happenings from Kiva HQ including new country launches, partnerships and resources for ways to get more involved with Kiva.
Phew! Is there anything I’m missing? Is there anywhere you’d like to see Kiva online that isn’t listed here? Thanks and happy connecting, see you around the Internet!
Sloane Berrent, KF8, is currently serving her placement with Ahon sa Hirap (ASHI) in the Philippines. She is learning to love, or at least not visible cringe from, love ballads from the ‘90s, the de rigueur music choice in every taxi, tricycle, jeepney, café and restaurant experienced thus far. When better “connected” you can find her promoting Kiva on Twitter and writing about social action campaigns on her blog, The Causemopolitan.
Ronan – Ha! You’re reading my blog post to do list! I’m going to do another post on lending teams, how to start one, the benefits…so yes you’re exactly right. Lending Teams are awesome – and THANKS for throwing mine in.
Excellent post as always, Sloane! The Youtube channel is a fantastic resource, esp. for those Gen Y-ers who have a short attn span. As I mentioned before, Kiva should put embedded YT clips on their homepage. For something as exciting as microfinance, the current homepage is rather dull.
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1. mainstmicro | 18 June 2009 at 12:15
Hey Sloane,
Don’t forget about lending teams. They’re a great way to connect with other like-minded Kiva supporters.
Here are a few suggestions for other online junkies like me:
Bloggers:
http://www.kiva.org/team/bloggers
Twitter Friends (@kiva_tweeters on Twitter):
http://www.kiva.org/team/twitter_friends
And most importantly, Sloane’s lending team:
http://www.kiva.org/team/rafiki
Look forward to more of your posts.
Regards,
Ronan
(aka @mainstmicro on Twitter)
2. Sloane | 18 June 2009 at 21:20
Ronan – Ha! You’re reading my blog post to do list! I’m going to do another post on lending teams, how to start one, the benefits…so yes you’re exactly right. Lending Teams are awesome – and THANKS for throwing mine in.
3. Suzy Marinkovich | 19 June 2009 at 06:09
I love this post Sloane! I just joined the Linked In group cuz of it! Thanks buddy!!
4. waywardcats | 19 June 2009 at 13:51
Don’t forget Kiva Friends,where there is discussion about all things Kiva all the time!
5. Zack Turner, KFP Coordinator | 22 June 2009 at 09:41
Sloane,
Thanks for gathering and posting all these important ways to connect with Kiva. You are a skilled connector!
6. Christopher J. Dennis | 30 July 2009 at 10:43
Excellent post as always, Sloane! The Youtube channel is a fantastic resource, esp. for those Gen Y-ers who have a short attn span. As I mentioned before, Kiva should put embedded YT clips on their homepage. For something as exciting as microfinance, the current homepage is rather dull.