Vittana

Lucas Kavner

Revolutionizing Student Loans In Poverty-Stricken Countries

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucas Kavner | Posted 08.13.2011

When L.A. native and Vittana founder Kushal Chakrabarti speaks, he tries to jam his many big thoughts into very short sentences. A computer science cl...

The Real Motivation Behind Going Public in Philanthropy

Suzanne Skees | Posted 07.31.2011

Suzanne Skees

For Warren Buffet and me, giving feels really good, because the truth is, we receive more than the supposed recipient. This thing we call "love of humankind," philanthropy, infuses our whole being with love of self.

Thank You for an Extraordinary Year!

Kushal Chakrabarti | Posted 05.25.2011

Kushal Chakrabarti

Today, for the first time, young people in 11 different countries have a way to finish their education. Together, we're changing the world. I wanted to show you the difference you're making.

Nine Web Platforms Helping You Change the World

Shira Lazar | Posted 05.26.2011

Shira Lazar

Whether you want to start a movement, do something to give back or just share your story -- here are some great platforms that are enabling different ways for people to participate and make a difference.

Change Happens When Social Good and Social Media Meet Up

Kushal Chakrabarti | Posted 05.25.2011

Kushal Chakrabarti

This week, I attended Social Good Summit in New York -- showing how a variety of different efforts are making a big difference in raising awareness and dollars for life-changing causes.

Mercy Merilu: Moving from the Chicken Stand to the Classroom

Kushal Chakrabarti | Posted 05.25.2011

Kushal Chakrabarti

Because by leveling the educational playing field we -- Vittana, and our lenders -- are unlocking the talent and human potential in young people around world.

Faces Of Vittana

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

In developing countries, college can cost several hundred dollars per year -- and yet, if you don't have the money to go, you won't. There's no such t...