Day #75: Give to a Farmer in Armenia

150 Days, Giving, Monetary Donations, Non-Profit Organizations

Back in February we gave loans to 5 entrepreneurs through Kiva.

Kiva is a microfinance website that makes it easy to lend small amounts of money to people with low-income around the world.

Some of those loans have now been partly repaid. As funds are repaid, they go back into your Kiva account. From there, you can either withdraw them to Paypal or use them to lend to someone else.

Tonight, I used money in my account to lend again - this time to Artur Feroyan, a farmer in Sevan, Armenia. He is 23 years old and has a wife and 1-year-old son. His loan will help him place stall boards and showcases in his new shop and to buy beverages, food, candy, and sausages to resell.

2 comments on “Day #75: Give to a Farmer in Armenia”

Kristen says:

April 21, 2011 at 5:42 am

This is great. We are learning more and more about microfinance in the developing world. Jay just went to a presentation by Hope Intl. He is partnering with them in his new business venture. Here's hoping for business and world-changin'!!! :)
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Jenn says:

April 25, 2011 at 9:44 am

I think Kiva is an awesome organization and it is neat that you are able to know in some way who you are helping.

Our family spent 2011 traveling the USA in an RV, striving to intentionally "give every day" for the glory of God. We interviewed CEOs of nonprofits and served alongside over 40 organizations and churches.

Our Pledge

We hereby pledge:

- To spend intimate, quantity time with our family.
- To actively help the poor, the sick, the lonely, and the helpless.
- To value, protect, and advocate for children.
- To de-emphasize the importance of “stuff” in our lives.
- To bring publicity to good causes and good people.
- To live with intentionality, as if this year was our very last.
- To observe the needs in our country/community – and then do something about them.
- To give – every day.