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To-date, Kiva has reached more than 5.5 million people with financial access. That’s roughly the same size as the entire population of Norway! ?? ?? Read more about Kiva's impact in 2024 in this latest edition of Kiva CEO, Vishal Ghotge's Rooted in Impact blog series. #impact

No one person, group, or organization is too small to create a ripple effect of change. Hear how one social enterprise in Uganda helped facilitate better treatment of small-holder coffee farmers across a region. Kiva CEO Vishal George interviews Kenneth Barigye, the Founder and Managing Director of Mountain Harvest Coffee, a social enterprise in Uganda, to learn more:

We are very proud and excited to announce that Kiva Capital, our impact-first assessment management subsidiary, has been selected to the ImpactAssets 50 2025 as an Emerging Impact Manager! The ImpactAssets 50 is a definitive guide that showcases impact investing fund managers committed to generating a meaningful and positive impact. At Kiva, impact is at the core of everything we do. This competitive #IA50 recognition speaks volumes to the way that Kiva Capital is able to scale Kiva’s mission: to create a financially-inclusive world where all people, regardless of socioeconomic status, have access to capital and the opportunities that come with it. Our inclusion in the ImpactAssets 50 Emerging Impact Manager category is a powerful affirmation of both our mission and continued commitment to actively reach communities often left out of traditional markets. Visit our #IA50EIM profile to learn more about Kiva Capital?https://lnkd.in/gADfKh_u

In 2024, 55 Kiva partners across 31 countries participated in a global study on the impact of microfinance. Explore key insights from Kiva’s partners in the latest 60 Decibels report: https://bit.ly/3DpFgyy

?? This International Women's Day, let’s talk about financial access for women. Access to financial services isn’t just about money—it’s about confidence, resilience, and opportunity. ?? The 2024 Microfinance Index by 60 Decibels highlighted the impact of financial inclusion for women. For those served by Kiva Lending Partners: ?? 90% of women reported an improvement in their quality of life. ?? 59% of women reported an improvement in the quality of their family's meals. ?? 82% of women reported increased confidence in themselves and their abilities. When women gain access to the right financial tools, they make smart investments that strengthen entire communities—from creating jobs to increasing spending on education and improving family wellbeing. Yet, women around the world still face greater financial challenges than men, limiting their ability to invest in their businesses, families, and futures. At Kiva, we’re working to expand financial opportunities for women by supporting local organizations that provide critical capital to underserved entrepreneurs. ?? Read more about the findings in our latest edition of the Invest in Women newsletter and join us in taking action this #InternationalWomensDay. ?? #InvestInWomen #FinancialInclusion #WomenEntrepreneurs

Access to money changes everything — especially for women. When women get support from the Kiva community, great things happen: their confidence increases, they can meet their financial goals, and they make better independent financial decisions. Our #InternationalWomensDay goal: fully fund the dreams of 5,000 women. Your organization has the power to help. Reach out to the team to learn how to help #AccelerateAction for women. P.S. Check the first comment to see how YOU can support a woman this #IWD!

When this Ugandan social enterprise began, women comprised just 13% of the people in some coffee-selling memberships. However, women in these communities did a large chunk of the agricultural work.?There was an imbalance. Kiva CEO Vishal Ghotge interviews Kenneth Barigye, Founder and Managing Director of Mountain Harvest Coffee, about how this social enterprise boosted the amount of women selling coffee and helped improve gender equity:

?? We bet you didn’t know… …that men are 46% more likely to have someone more senior advocating for them at work. Too many women don’t get the support they deserve. And with 80% of women struggling with low self-esteem and self-advocacy at work, strong mentors and role models make all the difference. This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s honor the women who have paved the way, clearing obstacles so other women can walk with confidence. Thank a woman who has guided you, encouraged you, or helped you believe in your own power. ?? Tag your mentor! ?? #IWD

?????? Help Mountain Harvest Coffee increase incomes for smallholder coffee farmers in Uganda: Despite coffee’s importance to Uganda’s economy, smallholder farmers often face poverty due to low market prices and limited access to infrastructure, training, and financing. Mountain Harvest is a social enterprise that sources high-quality coffee from farmers in the Mount Elgon region of Uganda, paying farmers 30% above market rates. This premium pricing funds farm improvements, hands-on training, and access to global specialty markets. With a Kiva loan, they’ll buy 60,000 kg of parchment coffee—providing fair prices to 1,250+ farmers while promoting sustainable farming that enriches the soil, boosts biodiversity, and captures carbon. Click here to support!: https://bit.ly/41AUCtp

“I was 19 years old and was seeking capital to expand our business," says Maria-Ines. "No bank would give a 19-year-old some business capital.” But 632 Kiva lenders did. With a Kiva loan, Maria-Ines invested in her mother’s business, JC Jewels—revamping their marketing, upgrading packaging, acquiring jewelry displays, and expanding inventory. She wasn’t the first in her family to turn to Kiva. Her sister had already used a loan to grow her candle business. Then, inspired by their success, their father, Angel, took out a loan to build his own venture. Read how this entrepreneurial family turned their passions into thriving businesses—powered by the Kiva community. And don’t miss future stories of underestimated U.S. entrepreneurs—subscribe now! ??