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Oxygen Worldwide helps Kiva make a difference<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n\u00a0The main aim of Oxygen Worldwide<\/a> is to help the world. We pride ourselves on what we do and how we can help people travel comfortably, seeing to their medical oxygen needs. That is why we support other organisations that, like us, want to make a difference. KIVA<\/a> is another organisation proud of what they do to help people.
\n\u00a0So what do they do?<\/strong>
\nWell, the non-profit making group basically wants to give people a chance in life and a chance to shine. Led by 450 volunteers; KIVA offer out loans to families, individuals or even budding entrepreneurs so they can get a head-start in the business world, and why are they doing this? Simple, their grand-plan is to alleviate crippling poverty throughout the world by creating opportunities, and with $208 million loaned out across 59 countries since they were founded in 2005, it\u2019s safe to say that KIVA are making a real difference.
\nUnlike pretty much every loan lending organisation in the world, KIVA is not your archetypal \u201cloan shark,\u201d far from it. They don\u2019t make a penny from the deals. The short of it is that a loan can be made by anyone, and you can be safe in the knowledge that every penny goes to someone who really needs it. Any loans, or other funds raised through grants, corporate sponsors and foundations, are dealt with by microfinance institutions across five continents \u2013 there are 131 of these known as Field Partners. They are the crucial cog as they can pass on a loan to people who don\u2019t have access to a traditional banking system. Once administered by the field partner, the money is released and ready to make a real difference. Not one penny has been lost. KIVA is funded primarily through the support of lenders making optional donations so the deprived amongst us in the world do not miss out.
\nOxygen Worldwide are proud supporters of KIVA<\/strong> as they have touched the lives of so many people. We are in the same industry of \u201cmaking a difference to others\u201d, so for us; the link-up makes perfect sense.
\nFor more information on the ways and means of KIVA please visit www.kiva.org<\/a>.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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