Craig Newmark [1] is the well-known founder of Craigslist. At the 2011 National Conference for Media Reform, I had the opportunity to hear him discuss his new project, craigconnects [2], the stated goal of which is to bridge the gap between concerned citizens and great causes. According to this write-up [3], craigconnects “spotlights companies doing positive work in categories including Veterans’ Issues, Technology for Social Good, Community Building, and Journalism Integrity.”
[4]At the NCMR, Newmark remarked that craigconnects is going to be a work in progress and that he has made a 20 year commitment to see how far he can take it.
Hearing about craigconnects reminds me of an organization a friend recently told me about: Kiva [5]. If you would like to help someone out with a micro-loan, Kiva is a great place to get you connected. [6]
We are a non-profit organization with a mission to connect people through lending to alleviate poverty. Leveraging the internet and a worldwide network of microfinance institutions, Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world.
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