What's the scoop on the interest rates charged by Kiva's microfinance institutions? [more inside]
posted by Salvor Hardin on Jun 21, 2009 - 10 answers

Lending through Kiva or other organization? [more inside]
posted by vers on Mar 30, 2008 - 11 answers

Inspired somewhat by threads here and here, I'm winding down a career in corporate training and development and want to wind up my work life in international development, without going back to school (I already have a masters). How can I start a network in this area? [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Mar 5, 2008 - 4 answers

A few months ago, I read an article in a magazine about microlending/microcredit/microfinance/microinvesting/microsomething. The part that interested me the most was that the author chose to invest his money not in the stock market, but in people and their dreams. [more inside]
posted by davidinmanhattan on Nov 14, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm looking to volunteer for a non-profit that focuses on reducing poverty through smart, bottom-up solutions - e.g., microfinance or economic policy reform would be attractive. Any recommendations? Bonus points if I can get involved locally here in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by lbergstr on Aug 9, 2006 - 6 answers