Our Borrowers
Our goal at Piedmont Kiva Initiative is to support women, children and families all around the world. We carefully select those who demonstrate resilience, potential, and a strong desire to improve their circumstances. These borrowers are often facing significant challenges, such as poverty, limited access to education, or a lack of economic opportunities. By choosing to support them, you are helping to break the cycle of poverty and providing a pathway for them to build a brighter future and get back on their feet.
We prioritize those who show leadership potential, commitment to their communities, and the ability to create sustainable change. Whether it’s a single mother starting a small business, a young girl pursuing her education, or a family member seeking to improve their family’s well-being, our borrowers have the determination and ambition to make a meaningful impact.
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Know where your money goes
Once you lend on Kiva, you can easily track the loan on your personal dashboard. Here’s how Kiva keeps you informed:
Loan Updates: Borrowers and their local Field Partners provide periodic updates on how the loan is progressing, how the funds are being used, and any successes or challenges along the way. These updates can be found on the loan’s page, where lenders can read about the borrower’s progress.
Repayment Progress: As the borrower repays their loan, you can see a repayment schedule and track the loan's repayment status. This lets you know when the borrower is making payments and how much of the loan has been repaid.
Loan Impact: Kiva often includes stories or photos from the borrower to show how the loan is being used. Some borrowers also upload updates about how the funds have improved their business, health, or education.
Kiva encourages borrowers to provide regular updates on the progress of their loans. These updates might include:
Business Growth: A borrower may share how the loan helped them expand their business or improve their income.
Personal Impact: For loans related to education or health, borrowers may share how the funds improved their quality of life or enabled them to achieve a major milestone (e.g., finishing school or receiving medical care).