Vhutshilo started with SEF in 2008 but she had to take a leave of absence in 2011 due to a knee surgery following a car accident. When she returned in 2012, her manager wasn’t sure if she would be able to handle the challenges, including lots of walking, of Development …
Meet Four Microentrepreneurs in the United States
We support entrepreneurs in the United States by partnering with the International Rescue Committee (the IRC). Here are the stories of four people who have changed their own lives thanks to the support of the IRC, and with the help of microloans funded by Whole Planet Foundation. This holiday season, …
10 Brands Supporting Microentrepreneurs This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here and there are some amazing Whole Foods Market suppliers supporting our mission through holiday products. As we find gifts for our loved ones, we often look for those that have a special meaning. With that spirit in mind, we’ve created a list of gift ideas from brands who …
Microfinance Institutions of the Year Make an Impact in their Communities
In January 2015, we launched the Microfinance Institution (MFI) of the Year Award to acknowledge and appreciate our outstanding partners demonstrating leadership in the microfinance industry both regionally and globally. The award features organizations that continue to responsibly provide sound financial services while incorporating new, more and/or better products and services for …
#MJP2Contest Winner Sarita Witnesses Microcredit at Work in Los Angeles
Congratulations to Sarita for being our #MJP2Contest winner! Her winning entry, pictured on the left, was one of many thoughtful submissions that she entered throughout the contest. Her caption below tells a story of hard work, dedication and creativity that provided an inspiring answer to contest prompt: “What empowers you?” “Since …
Divine Chocolate Supports Women Cocoa Farmers
This holiday season, Divine Chocolate is supporting Whole Planet Foundation with a portion of sales from their Advent Calendar at Whole Foods Market stores. Learn more about their connection with our mission and the other initiatives they support: At Divine Chocolate, we value our partnership with Whole Planet Foundation because …
Celebrating Poverty is Unnecessary Day – Party for Prosperity
Each year, Poverty is Unnecessary Day is an opportunity to mark the anniversary of the 5% Day that raised the seed funds for Whole Planet Foundation. It is also a time to highlight and thank our generous partners who support Whole Planet Foundation with a $25,000 annual commitment. Many of these …
Summer Music Series Raises Awareness for Whole Planet Foundation
Over the summer, Whole Foods Market West Hollywood and Planet LA Records teamed up to produce another Summer Music Series to benefit Whole Planet Foundation, which was presented by ALO Drinks and Lifeway. This series raised enough to fund four microloans, which will impact not only the lives of the …
Summer Nights Concert Series for Microcredit
This summer Planet LA Records and Whole Foods Market West Hollywood are once again teaming up to produce the Summer Nights Concert Series, presented by ALO Drink and Lifeway and benefiting Whole Planet Foundation. The first concert kicked off on June 27, with performances by Jenni Alpert, Julia Pierce and …
Guest Post: car2go Members Raise Over $80,000 Through #ride2provide
In the following guest blog, car2go Communications Director Adrianne Wright shares about a car2go program that has raised enough to create more than 400 microloans. At car2go, our mission is to super serve communities in helping them get from Point A to Point B with ease. Last August, we launched “ride2provide” to …