Kiva.org sends pro-father/man message

So rare to see that it is worth noting. Some of what was said in their email:

'Why lend to men?

As the nonprofit world focuses on empowering women, men's contributions to their families and communities are too often overlooked. On Kiva, men make up only 19% of all borrowers but account for 65% of loans that don't get funded. True equality means expanding opportunity and financial independence to everyone. Consider the incredible ripple effect of lending to men:

• Financially stable men are more likely to have healthy, educated (and yes, happy!) children.
• Gainfully employed men are more likely to share housework and care-giving with their partners, becoming valuable role models for gender equality.
• Men with financial opportunities are less likely to migrate or uproot their families, and more likely to spend quality time with their children.

Kiva is dedicated to providing men with the economic support they need to find fulfilling employment and care for their families. We also partner with organizations in 60+ countries that provide resources specifically tailored to families, helping make parents' lives just a little bit easier, one loan at a time.'