Whole Foods Market suppliers are empowering microentrepreneurs with income-generating opportunities this holiday season. These like-minded companies are donating a portion of their sales in select Whole Foods Market stores in December to fund microcredit through Whole Planet Foundation. The funds will go to Whole Planet Foundation’s vetted microfinance partners around …
We are thankful for 2022 $10,000 Fund Donors
Suppliers are alleviating global poverty Whole Planet Foundation’s $10,000 Fund donors are committed to supporting microentrepreneurs around the world in 2022. To date, suppliers of Whole Foods Market have donated more than $17 million to alleviate poverty in the US and 80 other countries around the globe. Each $10,000 Fund …
Whole Planet Announces 3 New “High Impact” Projects Funding Food Security, Solar Energy, and Telehealth Initiatives
Whole Planet Foundation is pleased to announce that 3 new projects, totaling $150,000, have been approved under our 2022 High Impact Fund. Since 2013, Whole Planet has authorized $1.3MM in grant funding through this initiative, which was designed to bring additional value to our partners, with the goal of improving …
$25,000 Fund Donors Help Entrepreneurs Build Small Businesses in the U.S., Canada, and Abroad in October
Suppliers of Whole Foods Market are empowering microentrepreneurs, primarily women, with economic opportunity. These generous brands fund microloans for entrepreneurs living in poverty so they can start or expand a small business, often home-based. With a small loan of around $200, an entrepreneur can purchase essential needs for their small …
Introducing a New Whole Planet Foundation Microfinance Partner: J-Palm Liberia
Whole Planet Foundation traditionally provides our partners with funds to expand their microcredit programs. However, under our “asset finance” model – Whole Planet Foundation can finance the provision of business assets, which helps low-income individuals to increase their incomes. Our new partner, J-Palm Liberia, has received ≈ $88,000 zero-interest loan …
Sharing Voices from our Partners: Field Officer Awards in West Africa and the Middle East
Photo at the top is Assilassime’s nominee, Magnoulelen, receiving her award at a celebratory party at her branch office in Togo. WPF launched the Field Officer Appreciation Award in 2014 and it remains one of my favorite annual milestones. However, it wasn’t until 2018 that WPF requested a quote from …
Three Recipes to Power Your Virtual 5K
Moving with us for microcredit on June 27? We’re happy to share a few recipes from our supporters to inspire you to stay hydrated and powered up for your 3.1 mile walk, hike, jog, or paddle. Don’t forget to share your Virtual 5K online with #PowerYourPurpose5K for a chance to …
Whole Planet Foundation Launches Campaign to Alleviate Global Poverty
Partners Commit $1.05 Million for Microcredit AUSTIN, Texas (February 21, 2019) – On Thursday, March 1, Whole Planet Foundation launches its Annual Prosperity Campaign to alleviate poverty around the globe for the world’s poorest people – mostly women – living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products. This year’s …
Introducing Bidhaa Sasa, WPF’s Newest Partner in Kenya
We’re excited to introduce Bidhaa Sasa, Whole Planet Foundation’s newest partner in Kenya. Bidhaa Sasa sells, delivers, and finances beneficial products to low income populations in rural areas. Our team likes their client-centric approach to affordable credit, responsive customer service, and attention to internal systems. Bidhaa Sasa means “Products now!” …
125 Advocates Join the Poverty is Unnecessary Fund
The Poverty Is Unnecessary Project includes Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund members donating $25,000 each to alleviate global poverty, and the Poverty Is Unnecessary Benefit & Live Auction that will celebrate the impact of this work by Whole Planet Foundation and its supporters. This year’s generous Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund partners contributing $25,000 each are Alaffia, Cedar’s …