Whole Planet Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization established by Whole Foods Market. We provide grants to microfinance institutions in Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East, who in turn develop and offer microenterprise loan programs, training and other financial services to the self-employed poor. 

Our mission is to create economic partnerships with the poor in those developing-world communities that supply our stores with product. Through innovative assistance for entrepreneurship - including direct microcredit loans and tangible support for other community partnership projects - we seek to unleash the energy and creativity of every human being we work with in order to create wealth and prosperity in emerging economies.

Whole Planet Foundation was formed with the entrepreneurial spirit of Whole Foods Market in partnership with Professor Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank, co-recipients of 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. Yunus, founder of Bangladesh's Grameen Bank, is a pioneer of microcredit, a tool to empower the poor. In Professor Yunus's own words: "Microcredit ignites the tiny economic engines of the rejected underclass of society. Once a large number of tiny engines start working, the stage can be set for bigger things." We are also partnering with Fundación Adelante, Pro Mujer and other microfinance institutions implementing microcredit programs.

Whole Planet Foundation was borne out of Whole Foods Market’s desire to give something back to those who have helped us succeed, while focusing on the persistent problem of world poverty and hunger. The Foundation was formed with the entrepreneurial spirit of Whole Foods Market and is now in partnerships with microfinance organizations in 61 countries.

100% of your contribution goes to microlending projects around the globe.

Whole Foods Market covers all operating costs of the Whole Planet Foundation so that your fundraising goes directly to microlending projects.

A donation as small as $5 makes a difference in microcredit because it is reloaned and repaid again and again in communities around the globe. The current average first loan size is $184. If you would like to make a contribution in an amount under $1, please use the PayPal button below

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