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PART 3: Capital in Action
Our Financial Vehicles in Action
Looks at how Kiva's crowdfunded microloans create opportunities for global financial inclusion and positive social impact.

This Kiva 'How Kiva Works' article (Kiva) describes the crowdfunded microloan vehicle—how lending partners post borrower loans, Kiva lists them for small-dollar lenders, 100% of funds are wired to partners for disbursal, borrowers repay (96.4% average) and lenders can relend—creating amplified capital circulation and measurable social impact; included in Part 3, 'Capital in Action' under 'Our Financial Vehicles in Action' because it provides a concrete, operational example of a nontraditional capital vehicle that channels funds to underserved entrepreneurs, illustrates deployment and repayment mechanics, and demonstrates how capital can be reused to expand financial inclusion.
