Join us as we kick off our annual Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign. Teams will be sampling products from vendors who support the Whole Planet Foundation.
What is the Whole Planet Foundation?
The Whole Planet Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization established by Whole Foods Market, providing grants to microfinance institutions in over 55 countries. These institutions develop & offer microenterprise loan programs, training & other financial services to the self-employed poor.
Some facts about the WPF:
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As of November |
2012 |
|
# of Countries |
55 |
|
Microcredit clients |
236,333 |
|
Female clients |
90% |
|
Estimated people supported |
1,410,000 |
|
Average first loan size in the developing world |
$162 |
|
Repayment rate |
96% |
|
Funds Committed |
$34,570,574 |
Date:
Monday, February 25, 2013 - 16:45 to 18:00
Location Name:
throughout the store.
Price:
Free
Category:
Store-Wide [1]
Image:
Store Name:
Ridgewood [2]