Coronavirus is the Latest Dire Challenge Facing Poor Entrepreneurs in Ghana

This is a photo of a loan group called Unity Group made up of microentrepreneurs in the poor, northern Accra suburb of Pokuase served by Whole Planet Foundation’s Ghanaian microfinance partner ID Ghana.

Saving Main Street in the Wake of COVID-19

As Americans are bracing for the health fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak, the nation’s Main Street businesses are fighting for their survival. Salon owners, event planners, shopkeepers and restaurants are being...

Simple Financial Reminders for Complex Times

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, personal finances and purchasing habits have changed abruptly and dramatically for nearly everyone.

How Market Disruption is Affecting Global Corporate Renewables

The unprecedented impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is being felt across industries, including renewable energy. These market dynamics will especially affect corporations that are evaluating, or have contracted for, power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Human Resilience, Microfinance, and the Evolution of Potatoes

J.P. Kloninger is the Program Manager for Whole Planet Foundation’s North America microfinance portfolio and Team Member Giving.

American Express’ Commitment to Backing Colleagues, Customers and Communities Affected by COVID-19

For more than 170 years, American Express has been committed to backing our colleagues, our customers, our partners and the communities we serve around the world.

Stacy’s Pita Chips is Funding Microbusinesses through Whole Planet Foundation

Stacy’s Pita Chips is a repeat annual donor to Whole Planet Foundation in order to make a difference for the world’s poorest people who are ready to lift up themselves and their families through microcredit and the chance to start or expand a business.

Seventh Generation Is Funding Microbusinesses Through Whole Planet Foundation

Seventh Generation donates to Whole Planet Foundation to fund microloans for the world’s poorest people - mostly women - living in communities where Whole Foods Market sources products.

A Dignified Approach to Digital Credit

Whether you’re in Boise, Idaho or Mombasa, Kenya, digital and mobile technologies have made it easier for the traditionally excluded to access financial services, including credit services.

Supplier Alliance for Microcredit $50,000 Annual Donors are Alleviating Poverty with Whole Planet Foundation

This year, we honor generous $50K Fund partners who are collectively committing $650,000 in 2020 to alleviate global poverty through microcredit.

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