Discover how Kiva, the 2024 .ORG Impact Awards Community Building Winner, is transforming lives by expanding financial services to underserved populations through their global crowdfunding platform. With contributions as small as $25, individuals can lend to borrowers ranging from underbanked women to refugees and small-scale farmers. Kiva’s partnerships, like with social enterprise Jibu, provide interest-free loans to empower local entrepreneurs, improving access to safe drinking water and creating economic opportunities. Over the years, Kiva has served over 5 million people worldwide, demonstrating the powerful impact of microloans in building stronger communities.