Good post. I’ve read a few books on being successful and they always tell you that you should give back to society. I like Kiva too. I sponsored 3 African business’ there. Please keep in mind that I’m just a regular Jane Doe, who is struggling to make money as well just like most people out there!

Also I have 3 sponsor kids through World Vision at http://www.worldvision.ca . It’s a Christian missionary that fights hunger and poverty all over the world.

I also tithe at my local church. Not to be preachy or anything but in the Bible it says that you should give 10% of your earnings back to the Lord. If no one supported churches, we would have none! Think about it.

My favorite charity is Mothers Without Borders at http://motherswithoutborders.org/. Here is their donation page: http://motherswithoutborders.org/donation.php.

I was so impressed with this charity because it was started by one woman who saw a need and threw herself into filling it. This organization takes care of orphans and children in need all over the world. For example, they help children in Africa who have been orphaned by AIDS.

Please consider this charity for inclusion in your list.

If you do start a similar service to that of Alex M’s I’d be grateful if you’d let me know.

Cheers!

Wow man, that’s great, so glad I could be of service.

Becki,

That is AWESOME. Thanks for sharing. I’d love to start a similar service. Thinking Thinking…

Andrew

Once a month on the last Fridays, Alex Mandossian interviews a thought leader in business, entrepreneurship, etc and it’s all to raise money for Kiva.

The site to learn more is http://www.SmartStartGiving.com. You can see there the past interviews, the loans that have been funded for 3rd world entrepreneurs, what’s coming up, etc.

A great resource for giving-minded entrepreneurs.

Becki

I have heard of Kiva, but had no idea about The Venus Project. Both are awesome, and I’m just starting to get to the point where these types of things are possible for me to participate in (I’m 22 years old and fresh out of college, but I’m making a full-time income online).

Thanks for all your advice Andrew, but this post will honestly change my life. You’re so right about needing a higher goal, and this has been on my mind for a few months now…problem solved! =)

Later,
Kyle