First Payment from My Microfinance Effort in Palestine

by Craig Newmark - 01/26/09 12:32 PM ET

(With the encouragement of the Israeli, Palestinian and U.S. governments. For info on this and other microfinance efforts, see my earlier post here.)

Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:48:39 -0800 (PST)
From: Kiva
To: craig@craigslist.org
Subject: Your Kiva Credit is now available for use

Hi Craig Newmark,
We’d like to give you a repayment update on the loans you’ve made through Kiva.
A total of $31.25 has been repaid!
These funds have been returned to you as Kiva Credit. Click here to re-lend, withdraw or donate these funds! Or you can show your friends some Kiva Love with a Kiva gift certificate.

Below is the repayment update on your Kiva Portfolio: ——————————————————————————————————————
Majed A… in Palestine (Activity: General Store)
You Loaned: $375.00
Newly Repaid: $31.25
Total Repaid So Far: $31.25 (8.33 percent of your loan)