Kindling Kiribati’s mission is to help Kiribati women build self-reliance and create global citizens through our internship program. Our mission is two-fold because we know of the transformational power of the program for everyone involved. Women in Kiribati build critical business skills through our courses and many apply for loans to grow or create businesses, empowering them to work toward self-reliance through increased earning potential. Our internship program is an opportunity for students to apply what they are learning in school and share their expertise with communities in Kiribati, all while learning about a new area of the world and gaining cross-cultural understanding.
The nation of Kiribati (pronounced “Ki-ree-buss”) is comprised of 32 atolls and one island; the vast geography spans all hour hemispheres. It also spans the time zones- UTC +12, +13, and +14 – making it the first country to welcome each new day.
Tarawa, the most populous atoll, is mostly known for its role in WWII, where the Battle of Tarawa occurred.
“Empowering women is key to building a future we want”
Amartya Sen – Economic Philosopher
Small Business Development of Kiribati: Empowering I-Kiribati women towards self-reliance through business education and access to financial services
