Support Construction Companies in the Third World
Access to Financing is Vital to Proper Construction
It’s often been said that you can judge a man by the quality of his problems. Does any of this sound like you?
- I’ve got a scratch on my brand new car
- There’s a stain on my carpet
- My flight was delayed by over an hour
- My Internet is too slow
Sometimes we get so busy with our fabulous lives that we can easily forget how lucky we are to be amongst the 20% of the planet that controls 80% of the wealth.
Here’s something to think about:
In South Africa, some people have started sending 4GB USB memory sticks to each other using carrier pigeons because it’s faster than their internet connection.
I’ve been fortunate enough in my life to have spent some time living in developing countries such as Brazil, and it’s made me much more appreciative of the great things we have back home in North America.
Although countries like China, India, and Brazil have some of the fastest-growing economies, they still have a long way to go before the average person enjoys the quality of life that we take for granted every day.
At AirToolReview, we understand that finance and infrastructure are the foundation that allows societies to flourish. That’s why I strongly encourage everyone here to help support construction companies in developing nations through the Kiva microfinance program.
Kiva is not a charity:
Instead, Kiva is a platform that allows you to make micro-loans to help companies (of your choice) in impoverished areas. Using this money, your sponsored entrepreneur can buy equipment, hire staff, and gain access to opportunities that would’ve been out of reach without your support.
$25 might not seem like much to you, but it can make a big difference to someone who’s living on less than $100 per month.
When you make a small loan through this program, it’s sent to the entrepreneur of your choice. After about 6 to 12 months, your loan is repaid and can be distributed to other entrepreneurs. That’s right… it costs you nothing because the businesses you sponsor must repay you.
The program is totally transparent and very reputable. What I really like about this Kiva is that they offer a “hand up”, but not a “hand out”.
For airtoolreview, we’ve decided to focus primarily on construction companies since these are the people who create the infrastructure that allow local businesses to thrive. Combining physical infrastructure improvements with accessible financing will create a synergistic benefit that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
For you, $25 might mean dinner at a restaurant. But for someone in a developing country, it can mean a satisfying career and jobs for dozens of people. If you can spare a few bucks, please take a moment right now and help support our selected Kiva entrepreneur on the right hand side of the screen.
Alternatively, you can also visit Kiva.org and select one of your choice.
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