Mercedes Recognized for Her Dedication to Serving Microcredit Clients in Paraguay

Katey GorskiFoundation News

Mercedes is one of ten Field Officers we have recognized for their work in Latin America and the Caribbean, and works with our microfinance partner in Paraguay, Fundación Paraguaya. Whole Planet Foundation funds Fundación Paraguaya in the sugar cane producing region of Villarrica, where the success of the program depends on dedicated …

Guest Post: Madécasse Shares Stories from Madagascar

Katey GorskiFoundation News, Supplier Partnerships, Team Member Volunteers

In the following guest blog, Tim McCollum, one of the co-founders of our partner Madécasse, shares the brand’s connection to Madagascar, where Whole Planet Foundation funds microcredit through the Premiere Agence de Microfinance. We’re excited to deepen our partnership through new co-branded chocolate bars! We want people to know what Madagascar …

The MFI of the Year for Africa/MENA Region Awarded to INMAA in Morocco

Katey GorskiFoundation News

The MFI of the Year for Africa/MENA region was awarded to our partner in Morocco, INMAA, an organization that has demonstrated consistent growth over recent years. Following a 2009-10 crisis of the once celebrated Moroccan microfinance sector, INMAA had lost half its clients. This crisis was due to unchecked rapid growth, over-indebtedness …

Nguyen Thi Hang Honored with a Field Officer Award for Team ALL STAR

Katey GorskiFoundation News

Field Officers play a crucial role in the success of microfinance. In July 2014, we piloted a new Field Officer Appreciation Award in the Africa/MENA region. With the success of the award in Africa, we are continuing to show appreciations to Field Officers in each region where Whole Planet Foundation funds microcredit. In …

42 Days of Fu(n)(d)raising Wrap Up

Katey GorskiWhole Foods Market Stores

Thank you Whole Foods Market stores and Team Members for posting 346 Instagram entries during 42 Days of Fu(n)(d)raising, showcasing all of the different ways we are coming together to alleviate poverty in 63 countries around the globe. Here are the four winners wrapping up 42 Days of Fu(n)(d)raising: Whole Foods …