Kiva's mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.
We believe microloan programs like Kiva are the best way to create long term change in the world. Kiva allows people to lend money to the working poor. You are not just investing in a business, you are investing in hope.
Lenders can browse profiles of entrepreneurs in need and choose someone to lend to. You can loan as little as $25. Kiva's microfinance partners distribute the loan funds to the selected entrepreneur. Over time, the entrepreneur repays their loan. When lenders get their money back, they can re-lend to someone else in need.
When you purchase one of our shirts that benefit Kiva we will lend and re-lend $5 to entrepreneurs in need. Your one time purchase will continue to impact many lives.