Jul
If you’ve been reading my posts, I have become a huge advocate for KIVA.org because as an entrepreneur myself I have been challenged with financial capital for my business growth. I truly believe that if you empower a person with the ability to make money then they will become self sufficient and care for their families which ultimately is what we all want.
Kiva has up been micro lending in poverty stricken countries since the organization began. In May they decided to offer the mico lending model in the United States with some opposition, which brings me to the question – Do you believe there is poverty in the US? Well, how does one define poverty is probably coming to your mind.
During the difficult economic crisis of the past year or so, I see many people suffering and having to do without things they never imagined. Can we compare it to a peasant farmer in South Africa who is trying to buy seeds to plant a field? I think not, but I also don’t believe that negates the fact that a small business owner in the US is stuggling to keep their business open.
I think this country should put more emphasis on the entrepreneur, the small business owner who took a risk on their dream of business ownership. We forget the small business owner employs people, they pay taxes and money flows into the economy for their efforts. So the point I am trying to make is that I am of the belief that we should also find it in our hearts to support American business owners who might need a break right now – those that our banks have shunned – those who work hard to make America great. So here’s let’s keep an open mind to the mico lending business model, let’s rebuild America one small business at a time!
I have been an ardent supporter of women and believe if we strengthen women we will strengthen our communities.
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Tags: entrepreneur, kiva, poverty
