Celebrating 20 years of Kiva and PayPal working together to support entrepreneurs worldwide
PR Newswire•12/11/2026•12:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤PayPal and Kiva renew partnership for an additional five years
- ➤2 million lenders have powered more than 9 million Kiva loan transactions
- ➤Kiva loans have exceeded $2.6 billion across more than 100 countries
- ➤PayPal sets 2030 goal to support 25 million people and small businesses
Expert Statements
Vishal Ghotge, CEO of Kiva
“This renewal is about the future as much as it is about the past.”
Vishal Ghotge, CEO of Kiva
“The entrepreneurs and small business owners in our global community are building real businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening their communities.”
Vishal Ghotge, CEO of Kiva
“And the more than two million people who lend to them through the technology PayPal unlocks for Kiva.org are proof that generosity travels further than most of us think.”
Vishal Ghotge, CEO of Kiva
“PayPal's commitment helps make sure both sides of that keep going long into the future.”
Amy Bonitatibus, Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer at PayPal
“Few relationships last 20 years. Fewer still get better with time.”
Amy Bonitatibus, Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer at PayPal
“Kiva has shown that a small loan can have a big impact.”
Amy Bonitatibus, Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer at PayPal
“PayPal is continuing to support the communities we serve by providing access to the tools they need to thrive in the digital economy.”
Janae, Lender on Kiva
“It's easy to make a difference in someone’s life through Kiva.”
Janae, Lender on Kiva
“I'm constantly blown away by the impact we can create for others.”
Kiran, Kiva loan recipient
“I realized it is not a lack of skills that holds many people back, but a lack of opportunity.”
Kiran, Kiva loan recipient
“It's so amazing that a microloan can change people and help them on their life journey.”
Celebrating 20 years of Kiva and PayPal working together to support entrepreneurs worldwide PR Newswire
PayPal's partnership with Kiva has shown how technology can expand access to opportunity by making it easier for people to support entrepreneurs around the world.
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