International Micro-loans of Buffalo at St. Joe’s Collegiate School loans out more than 280K to business owners [Video]

It all started in 2012. A couple of students had the idea to help entrepreneurs in need. 

Jim Roland is a moderator of the club. He said, “We want to help people out, and a good way to help them out is maybe we can do some small loans.”

Through the platform Kiva, students raise funds to provide the loans. Since 2012, they have served 61 countries and loaned out more than $280,000.

Braun Borgese is in 11th grade. He said, “you can help others and learn about things like finance and economics. It’s a great opportunity I’m very lucky to be a part of. “

In some cases, the students are helping turn business owners dreams into reality, one loan at a time.

Senior, Gabriel Pawelczyk, said “Most of the time …