Kiva.Org and Idem Translations Team Up
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Idem Translations is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Kiva.org to assist this organization with its translation needs.
Named as one of the top ideas in 2006 by the New York Times Magazine, Kiva.org is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, enabling individuals to make a loan (from just $25) to a developing world entrepreneur -- such as a goat herder in Uganda or a carpet weaver in Afghanistan. "We are extremely happy to have the opportunity to assist Kiva.org in its mission to alleviate poverty around the world. Since its inception Idem has been deeply committed to meeting its corporate responsibilities by offering pro bono services to organizations that serve the world community." explained Mariam Nayiny, President of Idem Translations.
Idem Translations generously supports Kiva.org by providing translation services for projects requiring legal, financial, and other technical expertise. With its specialized network of professional translators, Idem enables Kiva.org to serve its Field Partners with expertly translated communications and documents, as well as offering support for Kiva's due diligence process.
About Idem Translations, Inc. Idem Translations is a leading translation and localization solution provider that enables organizations to successfully reach local markets worldwide. Idem's team believes in delivering a top-quality product, providing exceptional customer care, and creating sustainable business relationships for mutual long-term growth. Founded 25 years ago, it is one of the few companies in the localization field to have achieved an ISO 9001:2000 certification. About Kiva.org Kiva is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has received wide acclaim from the mainstream media (NPR, BBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Business Week, TIME, Fortune, The Oprah Winfrey Show) and development experts (featured at the 2006 Clinton Global Initiative and 2006 Global Microcredit Summit). Kiva.org is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to an entrepreneur in the developing world. Founded in 2005 by Matt and Jessica Flannery, Kiva.org's mission is to connect people, through lending, to alleviate poverty. Kiva.org currently connects lenders in more than 70 countries with entrepreneurs in 42 developing countries, through 86 microfinance partners. Kiva.org is headquartered in San Francisco. First Call Analyst:
CONTACT: Monica Moreno of Idem Translations, Inc., +1-650-858-4336, Web site: http://www.idemtranslations.com/
2008-04-18 17:55:26 0339915 PRNEWSWIRE
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