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- Judy Webster started the group ‘Genealogists for Familes’ in honour of her Father’s tradition of helping others. He was a delightful man who sadly passed on last year at the grand age of 90 after an eventful life.(His story)
- Caring about families (past, present and future) is the core value of the Genealogists for Families group on Kiva. Through Kiva , a nonprofit organisation, we each contribute $25 loans that enable borrowers to expand their businesses, support their families and raise themselves out of poverty.
- When the loan is repaid, the lender can withdraw the money or lend it again. I have been involved with Kiva for a number of years and have not had a defaulted loan. As of the 1st November there are 56 members from around the world who have made 72 loans.
- You get to choose the project you would like to support. There are a large range of projects from many different countries. It is fun looking through them to choose the one that resonates with you.
- My three recent loans were to:
- Seluia Moni to purchase baking powder, flour and a new oven to expand her baking business.
- Maria to purchase material to make women’s shoes and to Deilyn to expand her hydroponics business. The total loan amounts are not very large ($450-$1000 in these cases) and the person has a designated repayment plan.
- My preference has been to loan to women as they often find it very hard to get a loan. I also feel that a woman running a successful business, particularly in some of these countries has more impact for the future for showing what can be done. I also tend to look for ones where the person is using or developing a skill that they can pass onto others.
- It is great to feel that we can make a difference for families for their futures.
- This is a fantastic project and I am very pleased to be part of the Genealogists for Families group. Why don’t you come along and join us? It is easy to do, visit Genfamilies blog to find out more.
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Helen, thanks for your support and friendship. I have made a link back to this page from In the News.