Kiva

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

I've been helping three women in Sierra Leone with small loans through Kiva. Today I received two grim emails regarding these women. Two of the women are with Kiva's field partner Association for Rural Development (ARD). To date 11 of ARD's borrowers passed away after contracting Ebola. The third woman is with Kiva's field partner Salone Microfinance Trust (SMT). A total of 9 SMT borrowers passed away after contracting Ebola.

I will not know if any of the three women I assisted are a part of the 20 who have passed on until Kiva notifies me of default and the reason for default, due to contracting Ebola.

I had been concerned about them and wondered how they were getting along. Then to get this email, it was so shocking and sad.

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tansy · ‎01-02-2011

How sad

. That's such a worthwhile organization.

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

I'm so sorry, (((Gato))). God bless you, you've made such a positive difference in this world.

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