Grant of $15,000 to IRC in San Diego will Empower Refugees

Joy StoddardDomestic Microlending, The United States

Whole Planet Foundation Grant of $15,000 Empowering Entrepreneurs with the International Rescue Committee in San Diego, California Whole Planet Foundation visited our new microfinance partner the International Rescue Committee along with top donors Alaffia Anna Ankrom, Papyrus-Recycled Greetings Tony Huston, Reserveage Kaze Williams, Rishi Tea Jeffrey Champeau, Carrie Weber and …

WPF Commits $250,000 to Los Angeles

Joy StoddardDomestic Microlending, The United States

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 …

Investing $250,000 in Oakland, California

Joy StoddardDomestic Microlending, The United States

Whole Planet Foundation to give $250,000 to Oakland, California entrepreneurs through microfinance partner Grameen America This year, Whole Planet Foundation began funding microcredit for women entrepreneurs in the Fruitvale area of Oakland, California with a grant of $250,000 to Grameen America to alleviate local poverty. In April, we visited the …