Find Microfinance Nonprofits and Charities

  clarktmabey wrote:

Wonderful organization. They give students the opportunity to do international humanitarian service, after they earn the rite by providing much service at home. They partner with other service organizations making any donations go farther then they... more »

  moroccojoe wrote:

This corporation funnels money from a non profit to a for profit (as stated under their social enterprise page, donate here for HA3 which takes you to the High Atlas Foundations page). The founder plays off of two countries rules, violating them with... more »

  Emily wrote:

As an intern at FSD's San Francisco office, I have been privileged to see a broad range of what it is that FSD does. As of late I was going through different projects that previous interns have contributed to a wide variety of partner community-based... more »

  kmw55 wrote:

WNP has opportunities for people from all walks of life and with a wide variety of skills and interests. The programs include lending libraries, bike repair, youth sports, sewing projects, gardening projects, farming, and MUCH more. Check our www.wisnic.org... more »

  Pat Landowska wrote:

I've been involved with Wells Bring Hope (WBH) for over a year now, and it has been a very rewarding experience in every way. WBH mission is to save lives by providing safe, drinking water to people who are deprived of this elementary necessity - people... more »

  Adesh J. wrote:

The best thing I like about the organization is that more than 95% of my donation goes right into the cause I support. IDRF is a very transparent organization that provides me with their annual report and breakdown of how the donations are being used. They... more »

  Christie Brown wrote:

I joined Miracles in Action on a trip to Guatemala in January 2007 and was so impressed with their networking, dedication, knowledge and ability to get real sustainable projects done. Also impressive is that 100% of donations go toward projects -- the... more »

  HPayne wrote:

I have followed the success and growth of Well Aware since the first began implementing projects in 2010. I have admired their high standards for ethical fundraising and management, as well as how they have created programs that truly honor and empower... more »

  bridgetwall wrote:

I found out about Educate Tanzania through my mom, who knows one of the founders, Jan Hansen. She speaks passionately about the work they do and the impact that is possible with the resources they have acquired through fundraising and other partnerships.... more »

  impinv wrote:

Resolution Project is at the forefront of helping a growing wave of college students interested in social entrepreneurship realize their dreams. more »

  cheextraordinary420 wrote:

I became familiar with VHCDC in 2004 as a double-minority owner of a distribution company. Though my company was located in the Northern portion of North Carolina ( near the Virginia line) I received an invitation from VHCDC to attend a conference for... more »

  betsrn wrote:

I am so happy to be able to support single mother's and their children in Guatemala. By purchasing a keychain or coffee, you are able to feed someone for 2 weeks. I give the keychains away to friends as gifts or thank you's. People really appreciate... more »

  gajendra wrote:

rajasthan samgrah kalyan sansthan india working good job in rural area india for Poor rural communities more »

  rslevy wrote:

CorpsAfrica is a phenomenal organization! As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Morocco, I love seeing firsthand the amazing work they are doing to instill the spirit of volunteerism and community development in Morocco and now Senegal and Malawi.... more »

  lindafarthing wrote:

Fifteen years after I worked as Executive Director of Educate the Children for three and a half years, I remain an avid fan, volunteer and donor. As someone with almost 30 years working in development projects and low-income countries, this small organization... more »

  jcpenner wrote:

Shopping for a Change™ (SFAC) is a business model that provides work for marginalized groups of artisans and a means for marketing their products. That in and of itself helps make the world a better place, but it doesn’t stop there. What makes Shopping... more »

  Marianne Woodward wrote:

I have been giving to World Vision since 1989 and have nothing but praise for the organization. 87% of their donations go directly to the people in the countries that need it. They are in over 100 countries around the world providing humanitarian relief... more »

  eileen5 wrote:

In November 2010 I had the opportunity to travel to Nepal and India where I met with grantees in Kathmandu and in Kolkata. We visited Project 5-O Calcutta, a project for which VGIF was the first funder in 1983. It continues to be a thriving community... more »

  Debbie Hall wrote:

This organization has an enormous impact the lives of the rural poor! I have seen their work and talked to their small business owners on two trips -- one to Kakamega, Kenya and southeast Uganda, and another to Dodoma, Tanzania. The volunteer Business... more »

  bomafan wrote:

The Boma Fund is recreating micro-enterprise development. Working in the remote villages of Northern Kenya, The Boma Fund’s ground-breaking grass-roots Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) is spurring the creation of micro-businesses by providing... more »

  malwarwick wrote:

A friend had been trying to persuade me to join him on the board of READ. I wasn't interested. Finally, he managed to seat me at a dinner next to Toni Neubauer, READ's amazing founder. By the time dinner was over, I was sold. I joined the board soon thereafter... more »

  mentonbill wrote:

I needed to do community service, and last minute called them. They were nice and did everything within reason to make me feel like I belong. more »

  SGwynn wrote:

Global Volunteer Network Foundation is an organisation that really does help local communities around the world. Through my work, I always feel like I'm making a difference in other people's lives. Also, It is a great organisation to volunteer for. When... more »

  Bonnie C. wrote:

I volunteered for the first time with the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market in July, 2010, as part of their Artist Training Program. The first thing I noticed was the commitment and level of dedication of their volunteers, some who have... more »

  Alnansubuga wrote:

My Name is Allen Nansubuga. I would like to give my review of Connect Africa Foundation here in Kyaliwajjala, Namugongo which was founded by Ms. Lynn Auerbach of Newton Center, Maryland USA. I first met Lynn in 2008 here in my village in Kyaliwajjala... more »