for those looking for a cool gift to give kids, consider a $ 25.00 gift certificate to Kiva.org
This is a group that organizes micro loans in distressed areas of the world. When the money is paid back you have the option of withdrawing it, or loaning it out again to another business. I gave this to my son 2 years ago and he is currently 3/4 of the way through his 3rd loan.
When the money becomes available he will select a new person to loan to. After he makes his selection he will then google the country it's going to, and learn a little bit about that part of the world. He will also locate it on a map to get an idea of where the person is located.
since he started he's loaned money to a woman with a small store in Nigeria that wanted to stock up on supplies; A man in Uganda who sells charcoal; and is currently with a man who has a metal shop in Lebanon.
When I think about what he's learned about compassion, people struggling to support their families, economics, and geography, I consider it the best $25.00 I have ever spent.
This year I will be giving gift certificates to nieces and nephews so they can join in the fun.
Check out the website!!!!
This is a group that organizes micro loans in distressed areas of the world. When the money is paid back you have the option of withdrawing it, or loaning it out again to another business. I gave this to my son 2 years ago and he is currently 3/4 of the way through his 3rd loan.
When the money becomes available he will select a new person to loan to. After he makes his selection he will then google the country it's going to, and learn a little bit about that part of the world. He will also locate it on a map to get an idea of where the person is located.
since he started he's loaned money to a woman with a small store in Nigeria that wanted to stock up on supplies; A man in Uganda who sells charcoal; and is currently with a man who has a metal shop in Lebanon.
When I think about what he's learned about compassion, people struggling to support their families, economics, and geography, I consider it the best $25.00 I have ever spent.
This year I will be giving gift certificates to nieces and nephews so they can join in the fun.
Check out the website!!!!
