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Kiva

 Kiva is like a charity but instead of losing your money you get it back. You can lend money to micro-entrepreneurs all around the world. This money helps them start there own little business. After a year they are able to pay it all back so you can re-lend it or just keep it. I think that the best group to donate to is the mwale group. Husana has a 5 year old daughter and has been the manager of a little fruit and vegtable store. She has had one other lend from kiva in the past and payed all the money back. She is a very hard worker and has her shop open 5 to 5. With this loan she plans to open a salon to help feed and continue taking care of her family. It won't only help her but her 16 employees and their families. Just lending a small amount to thes people will slowly help africa be lifted out of poverty.