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So for those who don't know, Kiva is a microloan site that helps people who want to start a business in the poorest places in the world. 

We have been part of Kiva for a long time because we believe "teaching people how to fish", or in this case, helping them get the tools they need to succeed is the best way to help them change their lives.

On Oprah's Favorite Things show, there was a special promotion that might help you even get a little money back for helping someone. She has partnered with GroupOn, which is a website that promotes deals, so that you can get a $25 dollar donation for $15. How does that make you money? Well, when you lend someone money on Kiva, they need to pay you back, usually within a few weeks or months. What that means is that you will be lending people $25 dollars, but only paying $15 for it, and when they pay you back, you will have profited $10 from the loan. So not only does it cost you nothing to help, you also get a little money back.

So no more excuses. Visit:

Get your coupon for a $25 loan for $15, then go to:

Join our team in Kiva and pick someone to lend the money to, and use the GroupOn coupon to do so by typing the number of the coupon as a gift card during checkout. There are amazing stories of people all over the world whose lives you could change.

It's the season of giving. Why not give in ways that can really change the world? And hurry up. The promotion is only valid for a few days.