T.R. Threston's KIVA group hits $10,000 loan mark


Released on: October 02, 2013, 11:03 am
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New York, NY, U.S.A., -- /EPR NETWORK/ -- Travel writer and World Guide Publishing CEO, T.R. "Tina" Threston, is well known and respected for her written work, but, she is also becoming widely known for her charity and philanthropic work. Yesterday, October 1, 2013, Threston's KIVA team reached a milestone by hitting the $10,000 mark in mirco-loans. (The KIVA mirco-loan program allows individuals to provide loans directly to entrepreneurs like you around the globe.)

T.R. Threston's KIVA team was formed in February, 2012, and, has 250 members. During that time the team has made 398 loans in the agriculture, education, food, retail, service and clothing sectors in countries such as Bolivia, Vietnam, Kenya and Georgia.

When asked about the hitting the milestone yesterday Threston said "It has truly been a team effort, and, every single person in the program deserves recognition for their participation." She went on to say "I'm just impressed that so many people on my KIVA team are so dedicated, and, many of them lend on a monthly or even weekly basis, and, I believe that is how we achieved this milestone so quickly."

To learn more about KIVA or to join T.R. Threston's KIVA team please visit: http://www.kiva.org/team/tr_threstons_team/impact

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