Monday, August 13, 2012

Kiva Games closing ceremonies... and results!


The results from the first Kiva Games are in! We've been so excited to see everyone rally around their country lending teams and push, jockey and leap into the top positions! Without further ado...

First, the results of the lending teams with most new members from July 27 to August 12:

10. EspaƱa - Spain with 12 new members
9. Sweden with 13 new members
8. Finland, Kiva Team Germany, and India with 14 new members
7. Kiva Kiwis and Norway with 15 new members
6. The Netherlands with 19 new members
5. Team GB (Team England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, UK, and United Kingdom) with 37 new members
4. Australia with 75 new members

The bronze medal goes to Team Canada with 133 new members! Oh Canada!


The silver medal goes to Pakistan with 193 new members!


And... the gold medal goes to Team USA with 273 new members!!


And now the results for the the most loans during July 27 to August 12! This was an especially tight race at the top:

10. Sweden with $10,100 loaned
9. Team GB (Team England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, UK, and United Kingdom) with $10,950 loaned
8. India with $11,025 loaned
7. Finland with $12,375 loaned
6. Kiva Team Germany with $14,875 loaned
5. Kiva Nepal with $16,200 loaned
4. Team USA with $22,250 loaned

The bronze medal goes to Norway, which loaned $25,225!



The silver medal goes to Australia, which loaned $27,575!



And... the gold medal goes to Team Canada, which loaned $36,300!!



Congratulations everyone on a successful Kiva Games! Your teams really make a difference in the lives of many individuals around the world, and we've loved seeing the country pride and enthusiasm throughout the process!

The Olympics may be over, but Kiva always makes it easy to connect with and make a difference in the global community. We hope you keep it rolling.