This site was recently brought to my attention by a friend. Kiva describe themselves as "the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs in the developing world."

This site was recently brought to my attention by a friend. Kiva describe themselves as “the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs in the developing world.”

The magnitude of the poverty that cripples so many in our planet’s population is beyond comprehension and the fact that this cycle continues for individuals all because of a few hundred dollars has never made sense. Kiva’s proposal struck me as an incredibly simple and fun way to help out our fellow man. The site lets you browse entrepreneurs' profiles before choosing someone to lend to, then you follow their progress, receiving email journal updates as they pay off their loan. Once repaid, the money is returned to you to retrieve or do it all over again.

As a Locus team, we've decided to join Kiva in helping a real person make great strides towards economic independence, improving life for themselves, their family, and their community.

For more information, check out the website: www.kiva.org