Under the heading of a rising tide lifts all boats, a young entreprenurial group has begun an ambitious company lending money to entrepreneurs in developing world countries. It’s very easy to get involved, a small loan like $50 on a credit card can make the difference for an emerging little business. The loans get paid back, you get to choose who gets the loan, learn a little about the borrower and their business.
Spend a few moments checking out KIVA.org and find out all about how you can make a difference on a very personal level. Rather than just complain, these folks are doing something to help. http://kiva.org/app.php