My good friend and web goddess, Shari Horne, (who is designing the soon-to-be-unveiled Coaching Into Greatness site), recently mentioned a new site to me.  As I learned more about the organization, I became more and more fascinated with their approach to eradicating poverty.

Kiva's slogan is "loans that save lives" and that is exactly what this organization does.  Kiva's website provides snapshots of budding entrepreneurs in rural regions of Africa.  These people aren't looking for a hand out, they're looking for a loan -- a loan to purchase goats, start a brick making shop, sell used clothing, or purchase and sell livestock.  A microloan as small as $25 can mean the difference between a life of poverty and a life of abundance for these people, most of whom live on $2 a day!  By partnering with existing microfinance organizations, Kiva ensures that 100% of the loan goes directly to the entrepreneur and doesn't get locked up in administrative fees.  The entrepreneurs are monitored closely, updates on their progress sent to the lenders, and magic happens. 

Kiva's philosophy is a powerful example of Abundance Intelligence.  In particular, this organization reflects the conscious pattern of Personal Responsibility.  By giving people in poverty the means to do what they CAN do, Kiva provides a powerful vehicle for these entrepreneurs to be who they are in the world.  With no groveling, no hand out, no humiliation.  This is business and the loans get paid back.

Another amazing example of how creativity, innovation, and caring come together in an Abundant solution to provide lasting change.

What Abundant solution can you apply to your own business?