Happy New Year! In the spirit of the season, we are celebrating and giving thanks to Papyrus – Recycled Greetings, Inc., a Whole Foods Market supplier who made the single largest donation in one year that we have received since our inception – $100,000! In just one year, Papyrus – …
Road to Prosperity 5K in Austin
Bobby is a Team Member Volunteer who was inspired to organize a 5K fun run in January to benefit Whole Planet Foundation and the Blessing Basket Project. Hi, my name is Bobby Covington and I went on the Team Member Volunteer Program through Whole Planet Foundation to northern Ghana, where …
Courage of One Poverty Quiz: UK
Now that you have completed the Courage of One Challenge with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I United Kingdom Quiz, do you want to know more? Here are some more details about the the poverty challenges in the region. Poverty is the most pressing problem facing the world. It either magnifies the …
Rwanda, Inc. Reviewed by Magatte Wade
Meet Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade, friend to Whole Planet Foundation and one of the main contributors to the film, Poverty, Inc, which examines the darker side of the charity industry. Magatte is one of a new community of Africans who take issue with how their continent and culture are portrayed …
Stocking Stuffers That Make a Difference
Whole Planet Foundation is fortunate to work with so many corporate partners and Whole Foods Market suppliers who have joined our mission of domestic and developing world poverty alleviation. One of the many ways that our partners can fund microlending programs around the globe is through the scanback program, where …
#CourageOfOne Hunger Games Collection Supporting Whole Planet Foundation
Our partner My Social Canvas featured a story about the #CourageOfOne t-shirt design contest, sharing why the company feels passionately about supporting Whole Planet Foundation and joining the #CourageOfOne Challenge. We’ve reposted the blog here with permission, and hope you enjoy learning more about this wonderful partner! My Social Canvas recently joined forces …
Courage of One Poverty Quiz: Southeast Asia
Now that you have completed the Courage of One Challenge with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I Southeast Asia Quiz you want to know more? Here are some more details about the the poverty challenges in the region. Topic: High Incidence and Devastation of Natural Disasters in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is …
Courage of One Poverty Quiz: South America
So you’re participating in our Courage of One Challenge with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I and you want to learn more about poverty alleviation in South America? How did you do on the quiz? Here’s more information on South America to help you understand how microcredit helps alleviate …
Courage of One Challenge Poverty Challenge: Canada
Now that you have completed the Courage of One Challenge with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I Canada Quiz, do you want to know more? Here are some more details about the the poverty challenges in the region. Poverty is the most pressing problem facing the world. It either magnifies the devastation …
Courage of One Challenge Poverty Quiz: South Asia
Now that you have completed the Courage of One Challenge with The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I South Asia Quiz you want to know more? Here are some more details about the the poverty challenges in the region. Financial Inclusion: Asia/Pacific Despite on-going economic growth across the region, there remain some of …