Donation

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[khang]

Hi,
I'm wondering if Kiva would ever consider donations for a specific cause using the same model as a loan?
For example the MFI posts a specific cause that needs donation: for example digging a well to be used by a whole village, building a school ...etc and Kiva funders would make a donation to that cause in the same way as making a loan.
Regardless of the legal complexity because it is a donation, not a loan, so there is the tax exemption issue.
Would Kiva lenders/ donators be interested? 

K

[Wood Fairy Glenda]

I'd be very interested,    Khang, but I seriously doubt if Kiva would want to get involved.  They are overwhelmed as it is!

[Soriak]

Hi khang

There are some charities that specialize on individual issues like building schools or providing access to clean water. I don't think Kiva can (or should) compete with them, as this would require different kinds of connections and oversight - and hence add a new layer of expenses.

However, I think we may forgive you if you wish to occasionally donate to another charity for something like this - no guarantees though!