Some Deki Lenders

Melanie

Why I lend: My sister thought that a gift cert for this scheme would interest me. She was right I think it is a great idea ..read more

Norm

Why I lend: Microfinance and education are a potent combination for lifting millions of people out of poverty ..read more

Zak

Why I lend: I received a voucher for Christmas and happy to help others ..read more

Brett

Why I lend: Wanted to try to help people who work hard trying to improve their lives ..read more

Megan

Why I lend: I believe that microloans do a lot of good, and I hope that I can help some people have better lives ..read more

Anne

Why I lend: I will look forward to seeing how Lucy's business expands ..read more

Rebecca

Why I lend: My sister gave me the money for Christmas ..read more

Waka

Why I lend: My dear friend got me a gift voucher for Christmas present for me and I am so excited to be able to be involved in this such a great idea! ..read more

Dominic

Why I lend: I want people with good ideas to succeed ..read more

Sophie

Why I lend: I believe in opportunity and equality ..read more

Paul

Why I lend: I work for a small company and i think its a great idea, good luck! ..read more

The George Muller Charitable Trust

Why I lend: We want to impact the lives of the poorest children and orphans of the world ..read more

Sally

Why I lend: I like to support someone who is working hard to better themselves ..read more

Martin

Why I lend: Simply to help. The cost to me is small whilst the benefit to others is huge ..read more

Liza

Why I lend: I think deki and microloans are a great way to give direct support to people who need small loans to set up their businesses - I think the way deki operates is great and I am very pleased to be able t ..read more

Amy

Why I lend: To make a positive difference to others less fortunate to myself ..read more

Matt

Why I lend: A % of profits from my book How To Be Lucky are donated to people wanting to start businesses particularly in the third world ..read more

Esther

Why I lend: I love the way that Deki provides an alternative to charitable giving where the recipient, once they have benefitted from the loan, can give it back so it can be used again to help another ..read more

Emma

Why I lend: This is such a simple idea and can have such a massive impact ..read more

Lucy

Why I lend: With the vast majority of charities you are only given the global picture of where your contributions end up and how they help but it's difficult to judge to what extent ..read more

David

Why I lend: Because I want to help ..read more

Holly

Why I lend: I am simply just happy to help ..read more

Ian

Why I lend: ...because hard working people deserve help ..read more

Andrew

Why I lend: http://andrewgirardin.blogspot ..read more

Matt

Why I lend: It's refreshing equipping those in developing countries with the resources and tools so that they can develop a sustainable business for a charity that gives 100% of donations to the intended recipien ..read more

Penny

Why I lend: Helping people invest in their own future is just great ..read more

Kaire

Why I lend: This seems to be the best way to help. I love the 'personal connection' - knowing the stories and seeing photos of the people I lend to ..read more

Alex

Why I lend: I've had the joy and challenges of running 2 businesses and would like to see others do the same ..read more

Steven

Why I lend: Why not? ..read more

Pete

Why I lend: Because I believe in microfinance ..read more

Rebecca Samuel Studio

Why I lend: We are a creative architecture and landscape design studio offering our customers and clients the choice to do good while getting their projects realised ..read more

Emsy

Why I lend: This is such a great idea! I love the concept of helping people to help themselves and the fact that my initial loan, when repaid, can be used over and over again to help more people ..read more

John

Why I lend: As someone who is in business myself, I believe passionately in the ability of business and enterprise to bring meaning and value to people's lives ..read more

Nicola

Why I lend: I love the fact I can lend money directly to people who clearly deserve it - and even a small amount can make a huge difference ..read more

Piers

Why I lend: Because this is a great idea! ..read more

Mazdak

Why I lend: I lend because I believe that the concept behind Deki is very simple and beautiful. Helping people with financial needs through micro-financing ..read more

David

Why I lend: It's a no brainer ..read more

Carina

Why I lend: To afford someone else just one of the many opportunities I have been given purely by living in a developed country ..read more

colin

Why I lend: A country's economy is dependent on its small businesses ..read more

Sian

Why I lend: To help people help themselves, when things are difficult ..read more

Nick

Why I lend: I strongly support the strategy of empowering individuals to enable them to improve the quality of their, and their family's lives ..read more

Jane

Why I lend: To give people hope that their life can change for the better ..read more

SJ

Why I lend: Well, who wouldn't? Have you seen the state of the world? Big finance cearly doesn't work so it's time to try something new, and different.. ..read more

Morgan

Why I lend: I lived in Togo for a few months in my 20s. I often think of the small businesses there that could do with a hand ..read more

Colin

Why I lend: On the 31st of July 2011 I am taking part in the London Triathlon ..read more

Peter

Why I lend:

I have been fortunate to have had access to bank loans or support from parents in the past I have been lucky enough not to need such support now and am in a position to try to give others less fort ..read more

Ben

Why I lend: Aid often achieves very little, I hope money lent in this way helps the borrower and their community develop in a sustainable way ..read more

Fionnula

Why I lend: for the sake of not having a few luxuries on my part and someone else improving there overall quality of life ..read more

Hilary

Why I lend: I love the idea of using just a small amount of money to help someone to help themselves. It is good to be able to identify an individual and get them on the road to a better life ..read more

Nick

Why I lend: Why not, eh? ..read more

Sue

Why I lend: I lend because I realise how unfair the world is and how relatively privileged we are in the UK I also think that our political and economic decision were/are also responsible for many of the world's ..read more

Julian

Why I lend: To enable people to become self sufficient. We all deserve to be able to make a living ..read more

Kat

Why I lend: I was given my first installment as a gift from my auntie ..read more

Johanna

Why I lend: As a self employed person I fully support DEKI in helping others do the same, in a sustainable way ..read more

Caroline

Why I lend: I was born in Africa - I love the Continent and the people. I lend to Deki because it is an affordable way to bring real help to people who are trying hard to help themselves ..read more

Amanda

Why I lend: Because everyone needs opportunities and the chance to prove themselves ..read more

Bob

Why I lend: Because people need a helping hand along life's way ..read more

linzi, mark, beth & tom

Why I lend: because we want other people to have what we have - the ability to support our family ..read more

joanna

Why I lend: I buy and sell ladies clothes to earn money, and as I am lucky enough to be born in the U.K. where life is fairly easy, I like to help other women who are trying to provide for their families ..read more

Kristen, Jon, Jake & Beth

Why I lend: Because we have more than we need, and they need more than they have x ..read more

Pauline

Why I lend: I want to make sure the money I donate goes straight to the people who need it ..read more

Nick

Why I lend: I believe that this can be a way to create sustainable futures for people in the long term ..read more

Alyth

Why I lend: I support Deki becuase it helps people to help themselves ..read more

Georgie

Why I lend: When I first heard about Deki, I had a good job and 'surplus income', buying double-mocha-wocca-lattes on a daily basis and four or five books or CDs at a time ..read more

Doug

Why I lend: Because I want to make a sustainable difference in local communities and with individuals where I can see the benefit. This is a great idea. Thankyou ..read more

Tony

Why I lend: I want to assist people in changing their circumstances for the better ..read more

Daniel

Why I lend: Because I can ..read more

James

Why I lend: "Charity degrades those who receive it and hardens those who dispense it." .. ..read more

Sonja

Why I lend: I care about people near and far ..read more

Jake

Why I lend: I don't need the money that I lend at that moment, interest rates are so low so what's the point? Might as well let someone else benefit from it! ..read more

Diane

Why I lend: Such a small amount of money to me can make a real difference to somebody else ..read more

judith

Why I lend: because it is the best way to help people change their lives ..read more

Philomena

Why I lend: It's good to give spare cash an opportunity to do something good rather than just lining the pockets of the bankers ..read more

Rowena

Why I lend: My friend started this as a Xmas present but now I have been to Ghana and seen amazing women whose work I'd like to support ..read more

Highgrove

Why I lend: We want to care for the poor and impact the world ..read more

Vasso

Why I lend: I lend because I want to help people make a difference to their lives ..read more

paul

Why I lend: To make a small contribution to ironing out our world's inequalities ..read more

daniele

Why I lend: to help someone ..read more

nick

Why I lend: great idea started by my wife. This is how I would like to be treated - respect, dignity and empowerment ..read more

Ben

Why I lend: Because I want people to support themselves and provide a role model to others ..read more

david

Why I lend: I was kindly gifted an amount but will probably donate further also ..read more

Steve

Why I lend: It is a good way to help people start their lives ..read more

Kat

Why I lend: Because I want to help people help themselves, and realise their aspirations ..read more

Jacob

Why I lend: Better use of my savings. They're actually helping people rather than sitting in a bank being used to fund all sorts of awful things. Bankers are not to be trusted ..read more

John

Why I lend: I think this is a cool way of helping people develop businesses ..read more

melanie

Why I lend: i want to help someone who is not as fortunate as myself:D ..read more

Jagdev

Why I lend: I am trying to help ..read more

Neil

Why I lend: Because I believe Deki can make a sustainable difference ..read more

Marina

Why I lend: I want to support others to gain their independence and freedom from poverty ..read more

sherry

Why I lend: I have worked hard and have been lucky.A lot of people work hard and don't have the luck. I would like to share my luck ..read more

Tracy

Why I lend:

Compassion to help end suffering for all beings is my practise and I want to touch someone else's life and maybe make it more joyfulx

JANE

Why I lend: It's a feel good Karma to be able to help those in the most dire need with no real means to provide for themselves ..read more

Liz

Why I lend: to help someone be independent ..read more

layla

Why I lend: because it's a great idea ..read more

Iain D

Why I lend: Hi. I am retired and not that well off but I have some money to spare. I feel the Deki scheme is excellent and I am pleased to be able to contribute in a modest way. All the best ..read more

Claire

Why I lend: Everyone deserves a chance. Hopefully, by lending money, we're giving people chances, and choices, in life ..read more

Alice

Why I lend: To help people who don't have access to so many resources as I do ..read more

Chris

Why I lend: So people who didn't have the chances we have in the UK get the chance they deserve ..read more

james

Why I lend: I want to support other people ..read more

Susan

Why I lend:

I have spare money. and it seems an excellent scheme ..read more

neil

Why I lend: please remember - as bad as things seem here in the uk & europe there are people in the world far more deserving than us and our petty woes ..read more

Claire

Why I lend: Seems like a great way to get money to the right people who need help and not hand-outs ..read more

Frances

Why I lend: This is a brilliant lending system; affordable, transparent and really effective ..read more

Jenny

Why I lend:

As a personal way of helping resouceful people make a success of theier lives ..read more

Lara

Why I lend: I'm a small business owner in the UK and understand the importance of theat little injection of capital and how it can quickly turn your life around ..read more

Andrew

Why I lend: Because I am a human being ..read more

Robin

Why I lend: I've got money and other people need money ..read more

Martin

Why I lend: It is preferable (where possible) to giving, with its possibility of creating dependency ..read more

Christina

Why I lend: To give someone else at least a few of the opportunities that came easily to me and my family living as we do in a world of plenty ..read more

Allen

Why I lend: because I can ..read more

Monica

Why I lend:

Because I hope it will make a difference - and allow people to stand on their own two feet ..read more

Martin

Why I lend:

To give capable, determined human beings a chance to improve their lives and the lives of their children ..read more

Andrew

Why I lend: To support sustainable development ..read more

Neville

Why I lend: Because even a small amount can make such a big difference! ..read more

Kelvin

Why I lend: To give someone an opportunity... ..read more

Melissa

Why I lend: To support women in their endeavour to support themselves and their families ..read more

Siegrun

Why I lend: Brilliant idea and less humilating than having to receive handouts ..read more

Carole

Why I lend: I think this is such a brilliant idea. Relatively small amounts of money (in UK terms) have a huge impact in local terms ..read more

Gillian

Why I lend: To help people help themselves, and to make my money go further! ..read more

Maeve

Why I lend: I understand how difficult it is to establish a small business even in the more affluent UK ..read more

Paul

Why I lend: I love being able to see exactly where the money is going and seeing the results of the donation.. ..read more

Mary

Why I lend: this seems such a wonderful and simple idea - and the money can be lent over and over again - magic! ..read more

Jonathan

Why I lend: Because I can ..read more

Lindsay

Why I lend: In the hope it will make someones life a bit better ..read more

Julian

Why I lend: I was born in Ghana - my father was a teacher in Takoradi for 3 years in the early 1960s - and went back there for the first time in 2007 ..read more

michael

Why I lend: its a good idea ..read more

Donald

Why I lend: I want to help someone less fortunate than myself ..read more

Sarah

Why I lend: Because I believe a small amount can go a long way to helping others who have so much less tham me, but work equally hard - and harder! ..read more

David

Why I lend: I have travelled extensively in S.E Asia and seen some terrible poverty ..read more

Gill

Why I lend:

I think people want independence not charity ..read more

mike

Why I lend:

to make our xmas complete

David

Why I lend: I lend because I want to see people's dreams become a reality. So many people have aspirations but no access to finance. This is such a great way to help ..read more

Alexandra

Why I lend: For me, it's the money I would spend on a night out. For them, it's so much more ..read more

Gill

Why I lend:

Years ago, I started a small arts enterprise and needed start-up money, and support from people who believed in social enterprise ..read more

Kate

Why I lend: Because life is about luck and grabbing opportunities with both hands - I want to share my luck and give someone else a chance to grab their opportunity ..read more

Susan

Why I lend: In the hope of making things a little bit better for those in need who have the will to make a difference in their own lives ..read more

John

Why I lend: 'cos the entrepreneurs keep repaying their loans, proving that not for profit microfinancing through Deki works ..read more

alice

Why I lend: To make a direct and instant difference to a known individuals life ..read more

Bernard

Why I lend: To help people help themselves ..read more

Sally

Why I lend:

Because a small amount can go a long way in countries needing a big boost ..read more

Gerry

Why I lend: As a Christian I have been blessed in many circumstances, both when experiencing good times as well as bad ..read more

Christopher

Why I lend: I enjoy donating through Deki because it gives people a chance to to improve their own situation in life, with a small helping hand they might otherwise not be offered ..read more

Sarah

Why I lend:

I believe everyone should be given a chance to support their family

francine

Why I lend: Because my daughter told me so! ..read more

Suzanne

Why I lend: Because if everyone did just a little bit, the world would be a perfect place ..read more

Rich

Why I lend: Such a great idea. A simple and effective way to help transform lives ..read more

Ruth

Why I lend:

I have a lot of money relative to the amount of money needed to support people in Ghana. I couldn't have set up my own business without cash to make it happen ..read more

Sofia

Why I lend:

Because it is a great idea, my money can help many more people this way!

matthew

Why I lend: It helps a bit towards sharing out the worlds wealth. Also as people repay you can just lend again making the same money useful to lots of people ..read more

Jonah

Why I lend: As well as being closely connected to the Deki story I Have recently started my own small business and would like to share my success with others ..read more

Adam

Why I lend:

To help people directly while banking inefficiencies struggle with the concept of fairness and equality ..read more

Will

Why I lend: because these schemes make so much sense ..read more

Ollie

Why I lend: Its my time to give back. Help for the greater good ..read more

Stephen

Why I lend: When I was young, I got just the hand I needed ..read more

Hannah

Why I lend: Through this secure site, Deki, I can help hardworking, honest people fulfill their business prospects - without losing sight of my loan ..read more

lucy

Why I lend:

To help people help themselves, every one should have a chance ..read more

harriet

Why I lend: Because 10 pounds means much more to a Deki borrower than it does to me. I don't know why anyone wouldn't ..read more

Jenny

Why I lend: Because it's fair ..read more

Cleland

Why I lend: By global standards I am very wealthy so I think that I have a responsibility to help others who want to inprove their lives ..read more

Jm-Experts!

Why I lend: Just for good! ..read more

cornelia

Why I lend:

Even those who are not well-off in this country are actually incedibly well off compared to half the worlds population ..read more

Steve

Why I lend: I focus most of my lending on Nepal where I was a Fulbright teacher in 2009 ..read more

Daniel

Why I lend: Help someone that needs it ..read more

sam

Why I lend:

Because I want to ..read more

Khara

Why I lend: I want to make a little to me go a long way for someone else ..read more

Phoebe

Why I lend: Because microfinance is brilliant! ..read more

Phil

Why I lend: I believe that with a little help, encouragement and hard work anyone can achieve their dream of running a small business and becoming self sufficient ..read more

oliver

Why I lend:

I was involved with IGnite Bristol and saw Vashti talk and thought I should be helping. ..read more

Jacqui

Why I lend: Have been giving through Kiva for a long time, great to have a similar opportunity in the UK. We have so much in our country, great to help those who are working hard to suceed ..read more

Russell

Why I lend: It's a great opportunity to help other people ..read more

Jo

Why I lend:

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to help yourself you can't do it alone.. ..read more

Natalie

Why I lend: I work with CEDIS and hope a little from me can improve lives of others =] ..read more

marysabina

Why I lend:

i have seen women struggling and want to empower them to help themselves

Andrew

Why I lend:

I don't see why I would just leave my money in a bank account to gain 2% when I can help others instead :)

Aaron

Why I lend: I am working with the SIFE Nottingham team who are helping CEDIS raise money in order to fund these loans and so I feel it would be beneficial if I was to give some money also ..read more

Amy

Why I lend: I am very lucky to be born in the UK. Free health services, education and support have helped make me who I am. I would like to lend so I can help somebody that has not been as lucky as me ..read more

Dan

Why I lend:

Because I met Vashti and think Deki.org.uk is a wonderful idea ..read more

Peter

Why I lend: I am grateful to be able to assist in a small way.. ..read more

Shaun

Why I lend:

To help make good businesses get started

Dan

Why I lend: Guilt?? Just kidding ..read more

Anne

Why I lend:

It's good to share!

Merilynn

Why I lend:

I feel we should all help each other whenever possible. This is a very small amount that can make a big difference in someone's life ..read more

Vivienne

Why I lend:

To circumvent the bureaucracy and casual inhumanity of governments. Deki gives help to those who need it to build opportunities for themselves ..read more

Kierstan

Why I lend:

It's such fast, direct help. And having spent time in Ghana, I know how much it's needed ..read more

Isobel

Why I lend: I think this is an excellent scheme working as it does with a named individual who has a project in mind and the loan aspect means it's sustainable and not a handout leading to any kind of dependence ..read more

Rachel

Why I lend: Because we're so priviledged in the West to have so much it seems right to share it. I have also been to Nepal and loved the people there so would like to make a difference here if possible ..read more

Tim

Why I lend:

Such an easy way to make a big difference

David

Why I lend: I think we all have to help one another ..read more

leueen

Why I lend:

I have been given many opportunities in my life to be able to move forward. I hope to be able to give someone else an opportunity to move forward and improve their life ..read more

Laurence

Why I lend: to give a hand up, not a hand out ..read more

Mike

Why I lend: I have fallen in love with the idea to build economies, macro and micro. I think it's great to give an opportunity like this to someone ..read more

Andrew

Why I lend:

It is the right thing to do ..read more

Paul

Why I lend:

I believe in the DEKI concept and the value of support provided to people seeking to improve their lives ..read more

Kim

Why I lend:

I lend because it makes a difference to individual lives. It is just enough to know that someone has benefited from a little money and a lot of belief in their ability to shape their own future ..read more

Savannah

Why I lend:

Give a little - gain a lot

David

Why I lend:

To help individuals in the developing world work their way out of poverty through entrepreneurship ..read more

TGW

Why I lend:

Both poverty and excess seem to be everywhere ..read more

kate

Why I lend:

Poverty sucks and microfinance works

Helen

Why I lend: Because I think it is only fair that others have a chance at a great life, something that is taken so much for granted in the UK ..read more

Jos

Why I lend: Deki is a great concept that I am more than happy to put my support behind ..read more

Sophia

Why I lend: A chinese proverb says: "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" ..read more

Dinglah

Why I lend:

I lend becuase its the best way people help other people

Pere

Why I lend:

Microfinance is awesome

Laura

Why I lend:

This system has the greatest impact for the smallest amount of money ..read more

Jade

Why I lend: Because I think we should take responsibility for our futures together.I would like my children to grow up connected to their world ..read more

Tina

Why I lend:

To create positive and empowering links between individuals in the UK and those in developing countries ..read more

Sophia

Why I lend: To help people help themselves ..read more

Pauline

Why I lend:

I believe in sharing and supporting each other ..read more

Western Commodities

Why I lend:

As a dried fruit importer with a direct understanding of buliding business relationships in many parts of the world we felt Deki would be a great partner in trying to help at a grass roots level ..read more

Mary

Why I lend:

Such a simple way to make such a big difference ..read more

Yannick

Why I lend:

Because it doesn't cost me much or maybe even nothing but it can help a lot ..read more

Julie

Why I lend:

it's great to spread the wealth around

Pip

Why I lend: To help people out of poverty in a sustainable manner ..read more

Kite

Why I lend:

Because I want to support a transparent system that enables direct funding to provide assistance for people to support themselves ..read more

Alison

Why I lend:

I worked with street kids in Kathmandu and have seen how difficult it is for disadvantaged people to earn a living ..read more

Alex

Why I lend:

Because I want to support enterprises and these loans can change lives in a much more sustainable way than giving money to charity ..read more

mandie

Why I lend: I have my own small business. Fortunately I had the financial support of my family, otherwise it wouldn't have been possible. It's fantastic to be given the opportunity to help others in this way ..read more

Theresa Pham

Why I lend: I am hoping to make a small difference to someone else's life ..read more

Ingrid

Why I lend: I want to help people make a better life for themselves and their families ..read more

Liz

Why I lend:

This is a chance to help change someone's life, even a small contribution will have a significant impact. If you have very little any help makes a difference ..read more

Britt

Why I lend: I lend because I feel there is so much inequality in the world ..read more

Judith

Why I lend: Because I admire people who are trying to help themselves and support their families. Deki is a reliable way for me to give a small loan ..read more

Lucie

Why I lend:

It's a small gesture that can make a big difference

Chris

Why I lend:

Because DEKI provides a level of transparency far greater than other means of giving and because I believe that loans can be more sustainable than traditional charitable giving ..read more

Lance

Why I lend: Running a small business of my own I know how hard it is to get started and any help is most appreciated to get that start! ..read more

Suzi

Why I lend:

to help people who need a small amount to make a huge difference to their ability to improve their lifestyles. A loan is a way to do this which is both effective and respectful ..read more

caro

Why I lend:

To help people help themselves and create a circle of giving ..read more

Stuart

Why I lend:

Because its an effective and sustainable way to help people out of poverty ..read more

Vashti

Why I lend: To enable people to help themselves out of poverty in a dignified and sustainable manner ..read more

Lula

Why I lend:

It's nice to lend money to people who would like to set upi their own business, so they can help themselves out of poverty ..read more