Kiva is a global nonprofit expanding financial access to underserved communities through crowdfunded loans. Since 2005, over 2 million lenders have supported 5 million borrowers in 100+ countries. The Kiva US program offers 0% interest loans to underserved entrepreneurs nationwide. The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Internship is a 6-month, part-time remote, paid volunteer role focused on partner outreach, research, and relationship management with local organizations. Interns gain professional development, networking, and a modest stipend. Applicants must be US work-authorized and committed to the full term.
Based in San Francisco, Kiva is an international non-profit organization that enables families to make small loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. It has crowdfunded over 705 million U.S. dollars in microloans to over one million entrepreneurs in 86 countries. Founded in 2005, Kiva covers its costs primarily through optional donations as well as through support from grants and sponsors.
