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**tumblezweedz** · 03-02-2009, 01:18 PM

Kudos to all who have loaned, I think travel helps to build the sense of solidarity from which micro-lending organizations get their strength.

We haven't worked with kiva, we go through Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org

**mooloo** · 05-19-2009, 09:48 PM

Bump...

I just got back the final amount from the first loan I made - paid back about 3 weeks early as well.

I love that it is a loan rather than a gift as you can help more people with the same money - off to decide who to lend to next now!

**travelpunk** · 05-20-2009, 12:37 AM

^Awesome, Amanda! I need to pick someone by the weekend. Times are tough, but these loan amounts are small and will make a huge impact to the borrower.

Great job

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**travelpunk** · 05-20-2009, 01:49 PM

Woohoo! Just made my first loan! Who's next?!

**Diorama** · 05-22-2009, 11:20 AM

Im on my second loan now as well. And i just joined the tpunk group cuz i didnt not it existed before!

I think everyone just do this! Its a L-O-A-N people! So after six months (or whatever the replayment plan is) you can either get your money back or reinvest. And its only $25. I currently have $400 in the bank right now so if i can do it then YOU can do it!

**travelpunk** · 05-22-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Diorama

Im on my second loan now as well. And i just joined the tpunk group cuz i didnt not it existed before!

I think everyone just do this! Its a L-O-A-N people! So after six months (or whatever the replayment plan is) you can either get your money back or reinvest. And its only $25. I currently have $400 in the bank right now so if i can do it then YOU can do it!

Amen to that, Jillio! The 2 women that I loaned to just got their money and a re-payment plan for them has been established. They must be thrilled. I know that feeling when the loan money comes through!

Also, checking towards the bottom of the page of the borrowers, I love how you can see how people from all around the world came together to make these peoples dreams of building and expanding their businesses come true

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C'mon people! Join the TPUNK Kiva.org group.

We help peoples travel dreams come alive here so let's take it a step further help people around the world make a living and perhaps create jobs in their communities! As a bonus, they'll even pay it back!

Join the TPUNK Kiva.org group