kiva and similar sites

[Kala Philo]

If you are interested in Kiva's idea - www.kiva.org

here are some links.

http://www.optinnow.org
parent organization: http://www.opportunity.org/

this one started by ebay:
https://www.microplace.com/

This article compares Microplace with Kiva and in the process points out a few of the challenges of the business model :
http://www.nextbillion.net/blogs/2007/10/24/kiva-vs-microplace-whats-the-difference

best to you all
Kala
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