Sunday, 30 October 2011

Genealogists for Families initiative

Judy Webster has been in touch from Australia to ask me to give the Genealogists for Families initiative a quick plug. The scheme works by allowing genealogists the chance to make small loans of $25, via a non-profit organisation called Kiva, to low income families or businesses across the world. When the loan is paid back the genealogist can reclaim the money or re-invest it again. Genius!


It seems a great idea, and I've just signed up and made my first loan - I'm sure they'd welcome yours as well!

(With thanks to Judy Webster)

Chris
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  1. Judy WebsterSunday, October 30, 2011 7:14:00 am

    Hello again Chris. Thanks for mentioning the project here as well as on Scottish GENES. It's great to have you on the team.

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  2. Judy WebsterWednesday, November 02, 2011 9:01:00 pm

    The 'Meet the Team' series began today with a great post by 'Genealogists for Families' co-captain, Joan Miller. Other activities that we are planning include get-togethers at conferences, prize draws for members of the project's Kiva team, etc.

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