New ways to help

I just wanted to mention a couple of new organizations that were added to the left of your screen under "Other Causes We Support."

http://www.freerice.com/
At this site you answer vocabulary questions, and for each question you get right, they donate twenty grains of rice through the United Nations to help end world hunger. It is very addictive, as it is fun to see how many questions I get right, and it helps improve my vocabulary. This is a non-prophet organization and is able to run due to money from advertisers at the bottom of the screen. You don't need money to help feed people.....it's great!


http://www.kiva.org/
Kiva is a non-prophet microlending organization that helps the working poor pull themselves out of poverty. With just $25, you can join others in supplying a loan to a small business in the developing world. The small business might be an individual, or a small group. You choose who you want to fund, for example, you may choose a farmer in Uganda who needs a small loan to purchase equipment which will help them grow their business. You can even receive updates on the business you helped and see how the money was used. Your contribution to their loan is paid back where you can either withdraw your money, or use it to lend to someone else.

We are planning on using Kiva as a project. Not only does it help teach giving, but also introduces microfinance, small businesses and entrepreneurship, and an opportunity to discuss the country involved in each loan.