Make Poverty History – Blog Action Day 2008
Today is my 2nd time to join Blog Action Day. The theme for Blog Action Day 2008 is “Poverty”. I hope my post bring “make poverty history” awareness to my reader.
Instead of blogging here, what can we do to help reduce poverty? Many events will be hold around the world in next few days. The goal is to end poverty and inequality.
What action can you take (at home) to help end poverty?
Kiva Loan Help Entrepreneurs
Kiva is a micro-lending website. It allow you to lend small amount of money to specific entrepreneur. They need the money to improve their business and hopefully lift themselves out of poverty.
You may check out their business model before lend your money. Overtime, the entrepreneur repays their loan. When you get money back, can re-lend to someone else in need. LiewCF already joined and become lender in Kiva. (more…)