Our mission is to empower I-Kiribati women by fostering financial self-reliance and nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets that will lead to sustainable success and a lasting transformation. Through our small business development courses, local women are equipped with the skills they need to take their ideas into the world, and create something truly unique.Empowered women make for a powerful future.
We keep it simple
Attend 10 entrepreneurship classes to qualify for a loan
Receive a loan averaging around $350 AUD to start or expand a business
Full refund of interest if all payments are made on time
A unique learning opportunity
Our borrowers are organized into groups that meet weekly to aid one another and provide loan repayment. These meetings allow collaboration on issues facing members’ businesses.
Kiribati Microfinance fund
95,000
AUD in total assets
12
grants received since 2019
100
fundraised from charitable donations
92
repayment rate since 2019
Communities built on trust
Unlike traditional banks, we don’t require income or credit history to qualify for a loan. Kindling Kiribati loans are built on trust.
Our borrowers are organized into groups that meet weekly for loan repayment and aid another borrower with payments if required. These meetings are where we collaborate on issues facing members’ businesses.
Join Kindling Kiribati in empowering communities
From the beginning, a pillar of our program has been to provide the next generation opportunities to expand their horizons by working in Kiribati and with the I-Kiribati people
Calling all seeking a unique and challenging experience
From the beginning, a pillar of our program is to provide the next generation opportunities to expand their horizons by working in Kiribati and with the I-Kiribati people.
Remote Internships
Opportunities
We always seek social media creators, grantwriters, administrative assistants, data wranglers, and fundraisers!
Requirements
Remote interns will work closely with the board of directors and complete projects that directly contribute to operations. There is no hourly requirement.
Support
Interns will meet weekly with the board of directors to provide updates, receive feedback, meet our in-country team, and contribute to any discussions.
Meet a former intern, Patrick!
Patrick started out in the fall of 2019, helping us with marketing materials. His role eventually transformed over time to involve operations in Kiribati, grant writing, social media, and more. He is now a board member.
