Top Five best things about being a Kiva Fellow
23 June 2010 at 12:00 Nilaus 9 comments
By Nilaus Hansen, KF11, Mali
5. Travel does wonders for you
Just basically true, as remarked upon by H. C. Andersen, Jack Kerouac, and countless others.
What more could you ever want?
4. See the world
Being a Kiva Fellow represents a rare opportunity to experience some of the more “out of the way “ places of the world. Not only that but you also get to understand the “real” (insert country of your choice)– the holy grail of backpackers everywhere.
3. Your fellow Fellows
KF10, Zack, Julie and trusty Kiva interns
you become part of a group of the most caring, well traveled and interesting people you are likely to come across. Sounds a bit self-aggrandizing – I know, but really we are quite fantastic.
2. A chance to make a dent in what is arguably the most pressing problem on the planet: Poverty
This one is pretty self explanatory.
Number ONE ladies and gentlemen
YOU!
Whether you are a current, prospective or alumni Kiva Fellow, a lender, a borrower, Kiva staff, Kiva friend, hater, visionary or critic, a reader of “Stories from the field”, employed by or supporting a local MFI, it would not be the same without you. You are the greatest thing about being a Kiva Fellow. Thank You!
Nilaus Hansen is currently serving with Soro Yiriwaso in Mali, When not making the world unsafe for poverty or feeling guilty for not blogging enough he desperately tries to come up with something to do with his post KF life.
Entry filed under: KF11 (Kiva Fellows 11th Class). Tags: Kiva Fellows, kiva.org, lenders, MFIs, Travel.
1. sajid | 26 June 2010 at 07:54
kiva its a good way to the share comment about other people
2. Kati | 25 June 2010 at 09:01
hmmm, yes, what a pain about the spam commentary …
but you’re right, Nilaus – we KFs “really are quite fantastic”:)
3. Rejinx | 24 June 2010 at 15:45
You guys may want to watch your comment stream closer. I have notice as many spam post is good post.
4. MWINE MUKONO ALEX | 24 June 2010 at 04:27
I would be glad to see KIVA opening up abranch in uganda and would like to be a Kiva fellow
5. MWINE MUKONO ALEX | 24 June 2010 at 04:26
i would be glad to see KIVA
6. Aaron Kaye | 24 June 2010 at 02:32
Well said, Nilaus!
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8. Louis | 23 June 2010 at 12:20
the $35,000. will helpe set up 2 LLCs $10,000. one for research, 2nd one $10,000 for invention to produce electricity manually and the 3rd $15,000. for the non-profit to set it up and sart soliciting grants from billionaires and foundations. We may even be able to supply some of thes for villages that do not have electricity. An indian in NM was the the first one to wire a head for reservations and we can do the same. Thanks. Lou 714-904-3773 leave a message explaining what you would like to discuss.
9. Louis | 23 June 2010 at 12:13
Where is my micro-loan of $35,000. so I can start 2 LLCs and a non-profit to helpe seniors in this country. I am proof that many are barely surviving and falling deeper in debt. It will only take about $35./day profit or $1050./mo to get me on my feet. Then I can increase it to over $1000./day = $365,000.00 a year and I can not only pay back my loan but help Kiva.org. When my invention goes to market I will be able to be a lender and loan $100,000./yr once we are producing 5000 units per month. Ithere are many seniors that only have Social Security and that is not enough to live on. Just an extra $1000./mo would make a considerable differnce for most seniors w/o 401Ks or pensions to supplement the SS. Go see our website an help now http://www.seniorhelperstore.com and this wi;; propagate the Non-profit foundation to help seniors. I would like to donate or lend to Central & South American countries when my ship comes in. Help me now and I will return the favor.