Cool New Partners: Supporting Students in Zambia and Kenya & Smallholder Farmers in Ghana

iSchool Zambia
Zambia

Revolutionizing education in Zambia

Who are they?

iSchool Zambia is a social enterprise working to change the education system in Zambia. The company has copied the entire Zambian primary school curriculum (in English and the 7 local languages) on Android tablets they call Zeupads. iSchool's goal is to change the Zambian education system from one of rote memorization to critical thinking.

You'll love them if...you want to support technology in schools!

Learn more at: http://www.kiva.org/partners/356





SPIRE
Kenya

Supporting university graduates in Kenya

Who are they?

SPIRE is a Kenyan-based social enterprise helping university graduates attain jobs. Unemployment among university graduates in Kenya is estimated to be around 40% due to skill mismatch between graduates' knowledge and employers' needs. Spire aims to close this gap through its Career Accelerator Program. Kiva funding will provide loans for students to access the Career Accelerator Program.

You'll love them if...you want to help deserving students succeed in Kenya!

Learn more at: http://www.kiva.org/partners/447





Dr. Bronner's
Ghana

Supporting small-scale farmers in Ghana

Who are they?

Dr. Bronner's is a family-owned natural soap company in North America. The company is providing loans to smallholder farmers who grow certified organic and fair trade oil palm (used in Dr. Bronner's soaps) through its Ghanaian subsidiary, Serendipalm. The loans will help the farmers purchase more productive oil palm seedling varieties and expand their farm acreage.

You'll love them if...you want to support organic and fair trade agriculture!

Learn more at: http://www.kiva.org/partners/449