A relatively new organization, Kiva.org, has been receiving a lot of press lately for its distinctive approach to microcredit (including The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, BBC News, NPR and The Village Voice). Kiva offers the general public the unique opportunity to back a micro-business by underwriting a loan via Kiva’s website. Pictures and payment updates posted by Kiva’s partner micro-banks in countries around the world make the process compelling and fun.

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