A BIG thanks to Sarah Medlin from Seventh Generation for contributing this blog post. Adventures in Hope by Sarah Medlin I work for Seventh Generation, one of the founding members of Whole Planet Foundation’s Supplier Alliance for Microcredit. So when I had the opportunity to begin working with Whole Foods Market …
WPF Commits $250,000 to Los Angeles
Yesterday, Supplier Alliance for Microcredit partners convened in Los Angeles to meet microcredit clients, hosted by Whole Planet Foundation’s microfinance partner Grameen America. Branch Manager Mr. Rashidul and Field Credit Officer Jessica introduced us to Lily who runs a neighborhood perfume, clothing and jewelry shop. Lily shares her business space …
‘Tis the Season to Give Back
A big thanks to Carly from Harmless Harvest for contributing this post. It’s that time of year again. The trees have traded in their green summer wear for the orange hues of fall and awkward family meals are just around the corner. At Harmless Harvest, we wanted to do something …
Spreading Goodness with Every Jar
A big thanks to Kevin from Crofter’s Organic for contributing this blog post. At Crofter’s Organic we have a deep respect for food history when we ate simple, clean food produced in a sustainable way. Our certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, low sugar fruit spreads reflect this, without sacrificing flavor …
Why Wine is Never a Bad Idea
A case of wine for you and $10 for Whole Planet Foundation — tit for tat — as if you need a reason to drink more wine. This month MacMurray Ranch Wines support our work. Read on to learn more about their brand… Nestled in the Middle Reach of Sonoma’s Russian …
Grameen Ghana Client Profile
Gaining Financial Independence through WPF – Azuma Azuma is a petty trader in the Aka-esitaaba credit association in the Nyariga Central community of the Bongo District in the Upper East Region. She is married with two (2) kids both of whom are in primary school. She is in her 4th …
KIEDF Client Profiles
Jamina is a determined, strong women who has overcome many challenges in her life. She is educated and over the last two years has taken her life in a new positive direction. She opened an alternative treatment center, first working from her home, and then when her clientele became …
Celebrate Our Birthday and a Special Group of Partners
October 25 is a very special day for Whole Planet Foundation. It is our birthday that marks the day in 2005 when we were seeded with money from a global five percent community giving day in Whole Foods Market stores companywide. We also use this day to give thanks for …
ASALA Microfinance Client Profiles
ASRA is a 20 year old living in a small village in Nablus. Asra’ completed her primary education and was married shortly after and now has 1 child. Before taking a loan Asra’ worked in farming and had 4 sheep. She heard about Asala from another women who had taken …
Sol Bliss: “Why I Support Whole Planet Foundation”
Thanks to Jonathan Gottfried of Sol Bliss for contributing this post! “It was a dark and stormy night, …er day, and well, just like any other winter day in Chicago. Sigh. But, I was excited! A friend told me that there was an amazing new grocery store on North Avenue …