This page is a quick overview of Kiva.org as a possible microfinance partner for in-country projects searching for funding. Kiva Microfunds is an organization that allows people to lend money via the Internet to microfinance institutions in developing countries which in turn lend the money to small businesses. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiva_(organization)] Kiva does have a microfinance institution (aka "Field Partner") in Kigali, Rwanda. It is called Vision Finance Company and a description can be found here: http://www.kiva.org/about/aboutPartner?id=117. VFC's website link seems to be broken, but there is a contact listed of g.john@vfrwanda.org |
