Be a Kiva Lender

Posted on February 24, 2012 by FerdiS

I’m one, and you can be too: kiva.org/invitedby/ferdi3084

From Kiva‘s “About Us” page , 24 February 2012:

We are a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. Learn more about how it works.

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Hello world!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by FerdiS

Welcome to my blog site!

Here, I’ll share my thoughts on some of the things I care about. I’ll share ideas, opinions, questions and stories. My approach will favor optimism, positivity and hope over cynicism, sarcasm, and mistrust. I hope to share stories that inspire and motivate, and I’d love to receive feedback and suggestions that share similar ideals.

Ferdi Scheepers
January 2011

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