Supplier Alliance for Microcredit Partners are Funding Her Future

Olivia Hayden50K Supplier Partners, Prosperity Campaign, Supplier Partnerships, Whole Foods Market Stores

This year, Whole Planet Foundation’s Annual Prosperity Campaign aims to raise $4 million dollars to fund people living in poverty where Whole Foods Market sources products. Amplifying this year’s Prosperity Campaign, suppliers to Whole Foods Market in our top giving levels are donating $1.05 million to fund 31,550 opportunities for …

These 5 Brands will Donate $100,000 this year to Alleviate Global Poverty

Whole Planet Foundation100K Supplier Partners, Supplier Partnerships, Whole Foods Market Stores

This year, Whole Planet Foundation’s Annual Prosperity Campaign aims to raise $4 million to fund microcredit loans for people living in poverty where Whole Foods Market sources products. Amplifying this year’s Prosperity Campaign, suppliers to Whole Foods Market in our top giving levels are donating $1.05 million to fund 31,550 …

Whole Planet Foundation Launches Campaign to Alleviate Global Poverty

Whole Planet FoundationNews, Press Releases, Prosperity Campaign, Uncategorized

Partners Commit $1.05 Million for Microcredit AUSTIN, Texas (February 21, 2019) – On Thursday, March 1, Whole Planet Foundation launches its Annual Prosperity Campaign to alleviate poverty around the globe for the world’s poorest people – mostly women – living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products. This year’s …

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People Power Microcredit: WPF’s Victor Quiroz

Whole Planet FoundationPeople Power Microcredit

You’ve heard the expression: “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, the same is true for fostering the success of women entrepreneurs around the world! This year, we are kicking off a new series called People Power Microcredit. We will take you behind the scenes to introduce you to …

Ultra-Poor Graduation Partnership to Reach 4000 in Burundi

Zoe SoField Team Blogs, Microcredit, Microfinance Partners, News, Sub-Saharan Africa

Whole Planet Foundation was founded to reach people living in poverty around the globe where Whole Foods Market sources products. We are excited to announce our new partnership with Concern Worldwide in Burundi to support their Terintambwe program, which provides case management services to ultra-poor households so they have opportunities …

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Aflore and WPF Help Small Businesses Blossom in Colombia

JP KloningerField Team Blogs, Foundation News, Latin America and the Caribbean, Microcredit, Microfinance Partners

Whole Planet Foundation was created to support communities worldwide where Whole Foods Market sources products.  Flowers for Whole Foods Market stores across the US, Canada, and the UK, along with many other products, are sourced in large quantities from Colombia — so while it’s perhaps a bit of a happy …

Water and Sanitation Finance from KOMIDA in Indonesia

Claire KellyAsia and the Pacific, Field Team Blogs, Microcredit

According to The World Bank, approximately 20% of the world’s population does not have a toilet in their home.  Cost can be one challenge for a household.  According to CGAP, “In Indonesia, for example, connection to piped water systems averages $150, while a flush toilet can cost around $250. For comparison, …

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From your Family to Theirs: Give Opportunity

Whole Planet FoundationFamily Fund

This holiday season, Whole Planet Foundation invites you to join the Family Fund, a program that leverages the power of community to alleviate global poverty for families through entrepreneurship. When you join the Family Fund, you fund an average first microcredit loan for one or more women entrepreneurs around the …

Introducing Bidhaa Sasa, WPF’s Newest Partner in Kenya

Zoe SoField Team Blogs, Sub-Saharan Africa, Uncategorized

We’re excited to introduce Bidhaa Sasa, Whole Planet Foundation’s newest partner in Kenya. Bidhaa Sasa sells, delivers, and finances beneficial products to low income populations in rural areas. Our team likes their client-centric approach to affordable credit, responsive customer service, and attention to internal systems. Bidhaa Sasa means “Products now!” …

7 More Brands Giving Back this Holiday Season

Olivia HaydenScanback Supplier Partners, Supplier Partnerships

88 Acres Woman-founded 88 Acres first opened its doors in Boston, where Whole Planet Foundation funds microcredit through microfinance partner Grameen America. Their goal was to open their bakery in an area of need to drive job growth in the community. Through their continued partnership with Whole Planet Foundation, 88 Acres …