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We’re energized and excited after a week at Clinton Global Initiative in New York City. Thank you, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, for highlighting Kiva’s social enterprise work from the mainstage yesterday! We’re honored, and we’re so excited to continue to drive impact. #CGI25

“My belief is that the world’s problems are not unsolved, they’re just unfunded, and we need to figure out how we get the money there.” Earlier today, Kiva CEO Vishal Ghotge delivered this mic-drop moment on stage at Clinton Global Initiative in NYC. At Kiva, we see every day how access to capital unlocks solutions already being built by entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and communities worldwide. The ideas exist. The innovation exists. What’s missing is the funding. And we're changing that one crowdfunded loan at a time on Kiva.org.

📉 📊 Impact investors are finding new ways to deepen their impact, and offering capacity-building support is a key strategy. Reports show a clear connection between capacity-building and better outcomes in financial inclusion. At Kiva, we believe that helping our investees — both microfinance institutions (MFIs) and social enterprises — become stronger organizations doesn't just benefit them, it also leads to better results for the individuals they serve. Let's break it down: Capacity Building 101 👇

We're so excited to announce that Kiva *just* won Gold at the Global Good Finance Awards in the Financial Education + Inclusion category! Longtime Kiva staff member, David Kitusa, was on hand to accept the award at the ceremony in London. Gratitude for this award extends to all Kivans, from lenders, borrowers, and volunteers, to partners, donors, and staff... Our work is made possible thanks to your continued support of our mission, and we can't wait to see what we can do together next. Thank you to the Global Good Awards for this amazing recognition!

Achieving gender equality can seem like an insurmountable challenge. Where does one even start? Here are actions you can take to help close the gender gap and support the success of women and girls around the world in your daily life. 👇

🗽🍎 Kiva is excited to be in New York City this week for conversations and engagement at #ClimateWeekNYC, #UNGA, Clinton Global Initiative's #CGI2025, and more! Click through the slides to see where you can find Kiva's CEO, Vishal Ghotge, EVP of Partnerships & Communications, Anna Titulaer, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Martha Brantley, and Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships Foundations, Natalie Marinkovich. We're also excited to connect with local, NYC-Kivans!

Across the country, small business owners with strong ideas and community roots are being held back by financial systems that weren’t built for them. Many don’t have access to credit or face systemic barriers due to race, gender, geography, or other factors. Banks want to help, but without the right tools, they cannot reach the entrepreneurs who need capital the most. That’s where Kiva comes in. Read more 👇:

✨ Kiva is heading to Washington, D.C. for the DAF Giving Summit! We’re looking forward to conversations with leaders and changemakers who are reimagining how philanthropy can drive greater impact. At Kiva, we’re excited to share 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢 𝘋𝘈𝘍 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 3𝘹 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 - expanding access to opportunity for people around the world. ☕️ Join Anna Titulaer at our breakfast roundtable 💚 Visit Erinn Wright O'Donnell at the Kiva booth to connect and learn more

Is your storytelling helping or harming your philanthropy? In the social impact sector, storytelling can connect stakeholders, whether donors, supporters, customers, staff, volunteers, or the general public, to impact. But too often, stories are told in ways that unintentionally reinforce harmful stereotypes or diminish the agency of the people at the heart of the work. Learn about ethical storytelling in philanthropy from Anna Titulaer, Kiva's Executive Vice President of Partnerships and Communications, and Tara Todras-Whitehill, an award-winning storyteller and founder of TW Storytelling Agency. “We don’t just tell stories about people, we tell stories with them.” Read more 👇:

🌍 Investing in women transforms entire communities: An independent survey of 14,500 Kiva borrowers shows that when women access financial services, they invest in their families and communities, creating lasting change. Here’s how: ✅ 88% of women use their loans to start, expand, or invest in a business, compared to 81% of men. ✅ Globally, 73% of women stated that they are better able to cover emergency expenses, while 71% said their ability to save has increased, compared to 62% of men. ✅ Women in rural areas often face additional financial barriers and gender disparities, yet those served by women-centric financial institutions see even greater benefits, with 84% reporting increased respect within their communities. Head to our website to learn more.