Before I head off to New Orleans to ring in the new year, I wanted to bring your attention to some highly effective non-profits that are doing AMAZING work and changing lives of women and children in the US and around the world. Happy giving and happy new year to everyone!!
Kiva is the first website and online platform to connect lenders and borrowers for micro-finance loans. 82% of Kiva’s loans go to female entrepreneurs.
Samasource was part of the fbFund REV social incubator class of 2009 and uses crowdsourcing to bring dignified, computer-based work to women, youth and refugees living in poverty.
International Justice Mission works to rescue and assist victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression.
December 31st, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Thanks for the info., Tina – Great reminder for all & these are *such* great orgs!