One aspect of microfinance that is as equally as important to the borrowers as it is the lenders is the Group Lending method that the Grameen Bank uses. Group, or solidarity lending, as defined by Wikipedia (everyone’s favorite website) is … Continue reading →

We have a great giveaway for you all this week. I’m excited to have partnered with Amy’s to offer 10 fans gift baskets full of some great Amy’s products including soups, a soup mug, and coupons. Amy’s is a family owned … Continue reading →

Chips Empowering People By Nicole Bernard Dawes, Co-Founder & CEO, Late July Organic Snacks I began my involvement in the organic movement in the 1970s sitting on the counter of my mother’s natural food store. This experience combined with inspiration … Continue reading →

After a short hiatus for the holidays, Free Stuff Fridays is back! I hope that the new year has started off wonderfully for everyone and that you’re back in your routines after what was probably a few weeks of overindulgence (at … Continue reading →

Starting Friday 13th at noon, we will be working 48 hours straight with a film team to create a short documentary as part of the Reel Change Film Frenzy! Presented by Lights. Camera. Help. and The Alamo Drafthouse, this film … Continue reading →

Access to capital for the poor is absolutely critical if we want to eradicate poverty. It’s why at Whole Planet Foundation, this is what we focus on – raising funds to distribute to microfinance institutions (MFIs) who lend the money … Continue reading →