Because we are a group of diverse young professionals with different passions, we get the chance to support the endeavors and passions of our members.  It is for this reason that Rotaract | SLO has created a team through Kiva to help support and better the lives of individuals around the world.

Awarded a 70/70 for accountability and transparency by Charity Navigator, “Kiva is a non -profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty.  Leveraging the Internet and a world wide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva let’s individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.”  For more information about Kiva, please check out their website.

Rotaract | SLO has seen the good that can come from helping and giving to others to help them succeed and prosper. We’ve joined the 1.5 million Kiva users, and created a team, Rotaract | SLO.  Members of Rotaract | SLO and Rotarians can join our team, and together we can all help to make the lives of others a little easier, a little better, and a little more successful. For each member who joins our team, we receive a bonus $25 loan credit. Make sure to sign up here!

Loans made to date:

(WHO – WHAT – WHERE – STATUS)

1. Jose – Land Rental – El Salvador – PAID BACK
2. Protus – Farming – Kenya – PAID BACK
3. Julio – Housing Expenses – Guatemala – PAID BACK
4. Helen – Fishing – Philippines – PAID BACK
5. Elizabeth – Farming – Kenya – Paying back
6. Anasita – Tailoring –  Phillippines – PAID BACK
7. Maria Clementina – Dairy – Ecuador – Paying back
8. Rose – Education provider – Uganda – PAID BACK
9. Rea Mae – Pigs – Philippines – PAID BACK
10. Marakhy – Clothing Sales – Philippines – PAID BACK
11. Aren – Construction – Armenia – PAID BACK
12. Omar Anfermo – Natural Medicine – Colombia – Paying Back
13. Josephat – Farming – Kenya – Paying Back
14. Samvel – Personal Med Expenses – Armenia – Paying Back
15. Robina – Spare Parts – Pakistan – Paying Back
16. Clemencia – Motorcycle Transport – Philippines – Paying Back
17. Myrna – Pigs – Philipines – Paying Back
18. Marcelina – Crafts – Philippines – Paying Back
19. Maureen – Dairy – Kenya – Paying Back
20. anonymous – Personal Meds – Mexico – Paying Back
21. Arnon Tobias – Higher Edu – Honduras – Paying Back
22. Shua’ib – Personal Housing – Palestine – Paying Back