Edited by Daniel Hinds, Review and Translation Program Intern

Did you know that a group of over 400 dedicated volunteers review every loan before it is posted to Kiva.org? In fact, every loan description on the Kiva website is carefully edited or translated by one of these volunteers to ensure an accurate borrower profile, and to ensure a positive experience for Kiva borrowers and lenders alike.

Each year, there is a peak of interest in lending on Kiva's website around the holiday season. To prepare for this peak, Kiva's Volunteer Editors and Translators pull out all the stops to get Kiva borrowers onto the website and ready for funding, culminating in the annual Kiva Editing and Translation Marathon. This is an event that offers everything from delicious, locally-sourced food to great company to fulfilling work.

This year's Kiva Editing and Translation Marathon was a huge success and a great opportunity for members of the Kiva community to come together and share their stories and experiences.

In its fourth year, the marathon brought together a total of around 50 Kiva volunteers and[...]

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