Comments on: How You Can Save Timmy’s Life

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:04:50 +0000

I’ve been a Kiva and Heifer Project supporter for years. After talking about Kiva with my pre-teen son, he decided to donate his “sharing” money to Kiva and has continued for the past four years. Small amounts of money, but they add up to make a difference.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:08:55 +0000

Save Timmy? I thought that was Lassie’s job.

By: Jim Littlefield

Jim Littlefield — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:48:57 +0000

I’ve just uploaded the picture of Seynabou. The link attached to my name goes to the post. — Jim

By: Jim Littlefield

Jim Littlefield — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:53:38 +0000

Great idea, Jonathan! My Timmy is named Seynabou; she lives with her family in Senegal.

It’s amazing to see what is a small about of money to us can do from someone in a developing country.

When I get it scanned, I’ll post a photo of Seynabou with the Goat, 3 sheep, blankets, clothes and food on my blog.

We support her monthly through WorldVision. What I enjoy most is getting to see Seynabou grow up, and knowing we’re making a big difference in her quality of life.

Going without 8 tall lattes a month is easy when I see what it can do for someone else!

By: Silke (Organized Diva)

Silke (Organized Diva) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:52:19 +0000

What a wonderful gift idea!

I had already decided that for two close friends, I would donate in each of their family’s names to a charity, rather than giving them each little presents. The donation would be a bit larger (a composite of what I would spend on each) and may make the kids a bit more grateful (I never get real thank-yous from any of them anyhow).

My initial reason for giving to the charities was because I know they are getting less during these economic times and this would make a difference. But after writing this comment I see that it may have alternate benefits as well.

By: Gina

Gina — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:49:30 +0000

i made a small loan to kiva a few months ago and i think it’s an excellent idea

By: Trudy

Trudy — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:20:58 +0000

That is such a great idea!

Imagine if at least half of the country sacrificed something small every month and donated the money to people who actually needed it; the world would be a better place.

You are such an inspiration, because it only takes one to start something big!

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:37:43 +0000

The girls in our office decided not to exchange gifts this year, but donate to a family we know in need. The father was killed leaving a 7 month old and a very young widow who was a stay at home mom. We are giving her grocery store gift cards instead of buying each other some silly gift.
Everybody is really excited about it, much better than trying to find some gift for a co-worker who doesn’t really need it.

By: Glen Allsopp

Glen Allsopp — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:50:14 +0000

I like to think that even if I had the funds today to own 3xBMW’s & a porsche then I’ll still be driving around in a nice but modest car.

Great idea Jonathan and I support you in cutting back on Coffee’s, as my good-will gesture I’ll do the same

Cheers,
Glen

By: Jay Frawley

Jay Frawley — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:02:01 +0000

What a great way to give a little. Every little bit helps. We all have these little things we purchase on a given day which:
1)Does not serve our values and
2)Would do so much more for the great people at Kiva.org.
Everyone needs to take a look at their purchases with a more global outlook. Trade in your BMW, skip the designer handbag that will be “out of fashion next week, and help out your fellow human. Great Post!