a kiva christmas

by john on December 24, 2008 · 5 comments

When our oldest daughter turned five, we gave her money to loan on Kiva to begin teaching her about poverty and generosity. Her first loan was to a woman named Nkechi to help buy supplies for her paint shop in Nigeria.

That loan was repaid about a year ago, so last January, Macey got to use her gift again. This time, Macey selected a tailor in Tanzania named Magdalena. This loan was repaid in full in early December.

When I told Macey it was time to choose again, she was excited. But she wanted to wait until Christmas. I’m proud that she immediately made a connection that an act of giving is a celebration of God with us.

Today, Macey gave her gift again. She is lending her money to Dilorom Ismonova. Ms. Ismonova is a mother of three who sells clothes in Tajikistan. As of right now, Dilorom’s loan still has $975. We hope you’ll consider joining Macey in helping Ms. Ismmonova purchase more clothes to sell so that she can support her family. (If you do, please leave a comment below so I can tell Macey.)

Merry Christmas!

{ 5 comments… read them below or add one }

1 elnellis 12.24.08 at 12:46 pm

i love that you are doing that with your daughter. great idea.
merry christmas friend.
phil

2 john 12.24.08 at 1:06 pm

Thanks Phil. Merry Christmas to you too!

3 ken 12.25.08 at 12:52 am

so, since i joined in on the fun, does this mean Macey will like me?

4 JJ 12.25.08 at 4:09 pm

Boooring, What did you get for Christmas?

5 john 12.26.08 at 12:56 am

ken – I don’t think it’s going to happen. Sorry. Maybe you could name a drink after her?

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