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Featured Entrepreneur
Name: Ligia
Location: Queens, New York
Microfinance Partner: Grameen America
Originally from Ecuador, Ligia moved to New York with her daughter and became a client of Grameen America in 2010. Since joining Grameen America, she has cumulatively borrowed $63,000 since 2010 to build up her storefront in Queens where she sells Ecuadorian clothing and accessories. After school, her daughter comes to the shop to learn from her mother’s business skills.
Featured Video: Our Work in the USA with Grameen America
Video credit: Grameen America
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Stories from the Region
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November 5, 2020Why Does Such A Thing Exist? Solidarity Microfinance for Women in the United States
August 5, 2020Celebrating International Women’s Day 2020
March 10, 2020Whole Planet Foundation and Major Donors are Alleviating Poverty in Florida through Grameen America
August 1, 2019Whole Planet Foundation and Donors Visit Harlem Entrepreneurs Supported by Grameen America
July 1, 2018Supporting Refugees with Microcredit in Phoenix
June 20, 2017WPF Invests $1,000,000 in Austin
January 5, 2017WPF Invests $500K in Boston
August 11, 2016MORE STORIES
Name: Florentina
Location: New York
Microfinance Partner: Grameen America
Florentina runs a business selling specialty gifts and apparel from Mexico. She built her business from scratch and is proud of her success. Florentina joined Whole Planet Foundation’s microfinance partner Grameen America in 2009 and has taken out more than 8 microloans to improve her store. Like many small business owners, Florentina needs the access to capital to continue to expand her business and increase her income.
