Tea? (Part 2)

[coffeejo]

What is $25 in Sterling?

When she has repaid it, do you choose another recipient.

Even as I am writing this, I can see that it would be easier to "just do it" and see what the options are.

I have in the past supported Workaid at www.workaid.org. They send sewing machines, typewriters and carpentry tools etc to people to set up a small business.

Um. Maths. In sterling ... um. IIRC, about £18. I think. Um

You can have has many loans on the go as you like ... I've got 3. Each loan has a repayment schedule but whenever I've had an instalment, I've topped it up and turned it back into another loan. Thinking about it, all 3 made a repayment this week. Hmmm ...

Phil: coz I is useless?

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Speicher $25 is £15.35

Phil: coz I is useless?

oh well thats ok then coz so am I

 

[Speicher]

I see, so I could start with a small donation, see how it goes, and add to it, if I wanted to. The reason I ask about which country, is because I would prefer to donate to someone in Africa, seeing as how Workaid have links there.

Yes, I know that Africa is a big continent. Most of the loans mentioned on the Kiva website, seem to be to South American countries, or have I got that wrong.

Can I donate through Paypal, or have I got that wrong as well?

 

[coffeejo]

If I've done it properly, this should link to some of the African borrowers.

ETA: yes to the paypal question. Phil, I've joined the team!

 

[potsy]

How do I apply for one of these loans? Could do with a new bike

 

[coffeejo]

How do I apply for one of these loans? Could do with a new bike

How's the half diet? Hungry yet?

 

[Speicher]

Yes, your link was helpful. I found this person http://www.kiva.org/lend/321014.

He has no money at all at the moment. Does he start repaying once he has all the money he needs?

 

[coffeejo]

Yes, your link was helpful. I found this person http://www.kiva.org/lend/321014.

He has no money at all at the moment. Does he start repaying once he has all the money he needs?

The loan won't be made until enough people have coughed up, then he starts repaying as per the schedule.

Kiva do all the hard work. You spend your time badgering everyone you know to make loans of their own

 

[Speicher]

So, just say I donate to him.

He will feel that a start, however small, has been made.
Other people might decide to help, once he has some lenders.

 

[coffeejo]

I think that once the ball gets rolling, the lemmings jump on board.

 

[potsy]

How's the half diet? Hungry yet?

Starving Jelly babies and chocolate cake aren't very filling

 

[Speicher]

I think that once the ball gets rolling, the lemmings jump on board.

Yes, I am guessing that might be the case.

 

[coffeejo]

Starving Jelly babies and chocolate cake aren't very filling

 

[Speicher]

Starving Jelly babies and chocolate cake aren't very filling

 

[coffeejo]

It is, I feel, time for bed

Wonder if I've got enough milk for hot chocolate...?