Making the world a better place: number 1

GLOBAL – Over the next week or so, we’re going to profile a number of organisations and businesses who have a focus on helping the developing world. We’ve picked them simply because we think what they’re doing is interesting and their employment of the right technology to enable them to do what they do. So right now we’re kicking off with our first pick, Kiva.org. It’s stated mission – “to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty”.