At Kiva, our mission to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive is the compass that guides our work, shapes our partnerships, and fuels our passion. Which is why we are thrilled to announce we’ve been honored with six 2024 Anthem Awards, because they recognize the purpose-driven work by social impact and nonprofit organizations worldwide.
Created by The Webby Awards, Anthem Awards are a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and social good, and we’re proud to be among prestigious organizations like GLAAD, World Central Kitchen, and Everytown for Gun Safety. We’re excited to share the stories behind our six awards, which recognize not only Kiva’s innovative partnerships but also our commitment to fostering trust and transparency within our employee community.
Recognizing impactful partnerships
Gold Medal Winner: Sofia Vergara’s toty x Kiva Celebrate Latina Entrepreneurs
Category awarded: DEI → Awareness → Branded Content or Collaboration On International Women’s Day 2024 and Giving Tuesday 2023, Kiva partnered with Sofia Vergara’s toty beauty line to spotlight Latina entrepreneurs. Through unique content and impact-driven campaigns, toty customers could direct loans via a $25 credit from their purchases. This collaboration connected over 200,000 people with Kiva's mission, driving $30,000 in loans to 118 women across Latin America, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. View the entry on the Anthem Awards winners page.
Gold Medal Winner: Kiva & Tripadvisor Support 1,000 Refugees
Category awarded: Humanitarian Action & Services → Fundraising → Partnership or Collaboration With more than 150,000 refugee borrowers maintaining a 95% repayment rate to date, Kiva's loans offer stability and help restore their economic independence. Partnering with Tripadvisor for Giving Tuesday 2023, Kiva elevated this population focus by doubling every loan made to refugees, up to $150,000. The campaign educated Tripadvisor’s audience of over 60 million and supported over 1,000 refugees with $260,000 in loan capital, enabling individuals like Fayeza to rebuild their lives. View the entry on the Anthem Awards winners page.
Gold Medal Winner: Kiva and UGG Support 2,440 Women Entrepreneurs
Category awarded: DEI → Awareness → Partnership or Collaboration In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, Kiva and UGG joined forces to celebrate and support women entrepreneurs globally. Through UGG’s promotions and Kiva’s impact dashboard, this campaign reached millions of subscribers, who were inspired to action, supporting 2,440 women in 57 countries with $62,720 in capital. iew the entry on the Anthem Awards winners page.
Bronze Medal Winner: Kiva and Zuora Celebrate Earth Day with Climate-Smart Loans
Category awarded: Sustainability, Environment & Climate → Team & Internal Initiatives → Employee Volunteer or Fundraising Initiative Climate change disproportionately affects unbanked communities, who lack the financial resources to weather these extreme changes. On Earth Day 2024, Zuora’s employees participated in a 24-hour “You Vote, We Give” campaign, which supported climate-smart loans across clean energy, farming, and water sanitation projects. Zuora pledged $75 per employee and 83% of their workforce participated, directing $142,000 in loans to 93 borrowers in 12 countries to expand tools to combat climate challenges. View the entry on the Anthem Awards winners page.
Supporting Kiva’s People & Culture
Kiva’s internal efforts were recognized with two bronze medals in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category. These initiatives, led by Kiva’s passionate People & Culture team, showcase our commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative workplace culture.
Bronze Medal Winner: KIWI (Kiva Invests in Wellness Initiatives)
KIWI encourages holistic well-being through monthly themes and challenges. With participation rates climbing to 85%, this initiative has contributed to reduced turnover and increased employee engagement, proving the power of community and wellness in a workplace. View the entry on the Anthem Awards winners page.
Bronze Medal Winner: KUPPA (Kiva Updates: People Podcast Association)
KUPPA strengthens connections across Kiva’s remote teams with engaging monthly podcasts. The initiative boosted the percentage of employees feeling well-informed from 74% to 87%, with 100% engagement from our Nairobi team—a vital step in fostering belonging and connection for our globally distributed, digital-first team. View the entry on the Anthem Awards winners page
Inspiring Corporate Partnerships
Kiva’s award-winning projects demonstrate the transformative power of corporate partnerships. Brands like toty, Tripadvisor, UGG, and Zuora have amplified Kiva’s impact and aligned their values with global progress. These collaborations serve as models for how companies can create lasting change while achieving their own mission-driven goals.
The Anthem Awards celebrate purpose-driven work that inspires action. We are deeply honored to be recognized and remain committed to fostering trust and transparency, empowering communities, and building partnerships that change lives.
If you’re a corporate partner seeking to drive meaningful impact, we invite you to join us. Together, we can build a world where financial access and inclusion are a reality for all.
