TheBanyanTree: Kiva

[Monique]

I have found my ability to join goups to be severely lacking, but I'll give it  shot.

Monique

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> On Jun 27, 2016, at 8:33 PM, Woofie <woofess at iinet.net.au> wrote:
> 
> Me three!
> I do not lend through a group wit Kiva - just individually - but would like to join one :)
> W:)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TheBanyanTree [mailto:thebanyantree-bounces at lists.remsset.com] On Behalf Of auntiesash
> Sent: Tuesday, 28 June 2016 12:40 AM
> To: A comfortable place to meet other people and exchange your own *original* writings. <thebanyantree at lists.remsset.com>
> Subject: Re: TheBanyanTree: Kiva
> 
> I've been quite active with Kiva.  I lend through the Nerdfighters group and the LGBT group.
> 
> I also have a couple concerns with Kiva - primarily their association with some non-inclusive organization in African countries.  That said, it still seems like a way to decrease world suck.  I'm much less active than I was but I still have money there and lend/relend funds now and then.
> 
> I find the groups helpful for information sharing, pointing out loans, etc.
> 
> I've also loaned through 5-6 other microlending platforms.  Each has their own challenges so I haven't pulled funds from Kiva to go elsewhere.
> 
> If you do set up a group, let me know.  I would play.
> 
> xo
> sash
> 
> 
> If people did not love one another, I really don't see what use there would be in having any spring.  - Victor Hugo
> 
> On Sun, Jun 26, 2016 at 10:47 PM, Dale.M.Parish <dale.m.parish at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Strawberry Moon – 2016
>> 
>> 
>> I’ve noticed on Kiva several other members of the Banyan Tree have 
>> participation displayed  to me when I sign on.  I’m asked to join a 
>> group, but find no group named “Banyan” or any derivative that I’be tried so far.
>> If there is a Kiva group for Banyan Tree members, I’d like to join—if 
>> there isn’t, I’d like to suggest that we start one.
>> 
>> Any comments?  Takers?
>> 
>> Dale
>> --
>> Dale M. Parish
>> 628 Parish RD
>> Orange TX 77632
>