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Hello everyone,
I am happy to announce that BMUN 57′s charitable cause at this year’s conference will be Kiva!
Kiva is a micro-finance lending platform that connects donors to real individuals in need of funding for projects of economic growth. The money that
BMUN's Charitable Cause for our 57th year
There is a chance that the delegation that your high school is representing may be donating to someone in that very same country! But the very best thing about this year’s charitable cause is that the money you donate will double its impact every year, because the money exists as a “loan” to the entrepreneur to whom we lend, and when the money is paid back to BMUN’s charity account, we get the chance to re-lend it to someone new next year! We chose this organization because of the fusion between sustainability and internationalism.
Be sure to check back to this blog after the conference to learn more about the people to whom we will donate! You will be able to see their pictures, check out their profiles, and learn what they are using the money for. Can’t wait until you know? Check out Kiva.org right now and see what kind of entrepreneurs are out there!
We hope that you’ll consider donating a small amount during the conference in order to support our cause this year. Looking forward to meeting you all soon!
–Marie
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On a personal level, I am very excited to learn that Kiva is BMUN 57′s charitable cause. I think they are an amazing organization that has one of the most innovative and friendly plans that the world has to offer. Having a family member who runs a small business, I can personally relate to the problems that come along with a business that cannot quite get off the ground. Kiva is a very interesting group that allows a donor to donate funds to help small business owners everywhere. I think that it is a great idea, bringing out the kindness in others, while still helping businesses compete in the economy. I participated in a large Kiva donation last year at Georgetown’s NAIMUN and am quite interested in donating this year as well. I just wish I had more money to donate. Can’t wait for the conference.
-Pat Moan
Comment by Patrick Moan February 26, 2009 @ 7:02 am