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Kiva named a 2024 .ORG Impact Award finalist by Public Interest Registry
Public Interest Registry announced Kiva is a finalist for the 2024 .ORG Impact Awards. This esteemed global awards program honors exceptional mission-driven organizations for their significant contributions to society. Chosen from over 1,700 applications spanning nearly 90 countries, Kiva was recognized in the Community Building category, which recognizes organizations whose efforts have contributed to changing or enhancing the lives of those in the community the nominee serves, whether on a local, national, or global level.
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