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20 years of collective action. Millions of dreams funded.
For 20 years, Kiva lenders have come together to fund big dreams with small loans, fueling businesses, families, and futures around the world. To celebrate this milestone, we share the power of collective action through inspiring impact stories. From a home salon in Costa Rica to a café in San Francisco, these are stories of resilience, hope, and community. Because the world’s problems aren’t unsolved, they’re just waiting to be funded.
Microfinance
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Gender Equality
Sep 2025
Refugees and Displaced Peoples
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Supporting Marginalized U.S. Entrepreneurs
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U.S. Entrepreneurs
Oct 2025
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Corporate Social Responsibility
From employee and customer engagement to social justice at work, find articles on how Kiva helps socially responsible organizations reach—and exceed—their CSR goals.
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