As we search for perfect gifts for our loved ones, we often look for those with special meaning. Each year, with this spirit in mind, Whole Planet Foundation curates a list of gift ideas from brands helping us further our mission to fund microcredit around the world. Here are some of our …
Why I Give: Stephen Garten, CEO of Charity Charge
A big piece of the inspiration for why I founded Charity Charge came from Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, who founded Grameen Bank and pioneered the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. I knew there were a nearly infinite number of nonprofits in dire need of donations. But how could …
Agent Banking in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Zoe So joined Whole Planet Foundation in June 2016 as a Program Manager supporting the Africa and Middle East portfolio. She worked at BRAC USA for three years, where she supported financial inclusion and youth empowerment initiatives in Uganda, Tanzania, and Sierra Leone. Zoe has also worked in operations, grant …
Justin’s Goes Nuts for Families on #GivingTuesday
Join the 15,000 individuals who support poverty alleviation through microcredit every month. By joining Whole Planet Foundation’s Family Fund, your recurring monthly gift will provide one or more microloans to entrepreneurs around the world over time. $15.40 per month supports one family with the opportunity for a better life in one …
Empowering Refugees in Lebanon with Al Majmoua
We’re proud to announce that this June, Whole Planet Foundation authorized funds to be distributed through microfinance institution Al Majmoua in Lebanon. Today we disbursed the first tranche of funding to this new partner. The proposed $500,000 from Whole Planet Foundation will support new microcredit loans to over 900 entry-level women …
Fall Flavor: Guatemalan Pepián Stew
Perfect for cool fall weather, this recipe is inspired by Whole Planet Foundation microcredit client Anita from Guatemala. For more unique recipes from microcredit clients, pick up a copy of Liberation Soup and Other Recipes from Microentrepreneurs Around the Globe on Amazon! Anita’s Story Anita is 58 years old and had been a …
Crafted Peru: Empowering Artisans
This guest blog comes to us from our supplier partner, Crafted Peru. From October 1st-December 15th, $0.10 from the sale of all Crafted Peru handmade ornaments will be donated to support microlending programs through Whole Planet Foundation® to alleviate poverty around the globe. We at Crafted Peru strive to create …
Memories from Morocco
This guest blog comes to us from Jainam Giamo, a student at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, California. Since his trip to Morocco, he has started a microlending club at his high school. They have 12 members and growing! “It’s not very hot today, only 110 degrees” said the shopkeeper …
Co-Chairman of the Board to Match Donations on 10/25
Every year on October 25th, we celebrate Poverty Is Unnecessary Day with supplier partners in the Poverty is Unnecessary Fund, who have pledged to collectively give $200,000 next year to alleviate poverty through our microfinance partners in 68 countries. This week, we received good news from Whole Planet Foundation’s Co-Chairman …
Sanitation Microfinance in Asia
Claire is the Asia/Pacific Regional Director for Whole Planet Foundation. She is responsible for overseeing and expanding a portfolio spanning the region – from Pakistan to Samoa. Whole Planet Foundation’s partner in Indonesia, KOMIDA, analyzed their client information and determined that about 60% of their clients do not have access …