A vast majority of coffee produced in Mexico and Peru comes from “minifundistas,” farmers who own very small plots of land. Without access to markets, these producers struggle to earn livable wages as they’re forced to sell their beans at low prices to local markets or through intermediaries. Additionally, these farmers often do not have ...
FMO cites Global Partnerships’ focus on microfinance-plus programs, social impact Seattle, Wash., – Global Partnerships (GP), a Seattle-based nonprofit that invests in microfinance and other sustainable poverty solutions, and the Netherlands Development Finance Company (FMO), a leading European development bank, announced today that FMO has invested $4.4 million in GP’s Social Investment Fund (SIF 2010). ...
Attend Global Partnerships’ quarterly Breakfast Briefing to get an overview of our programs and strategy, meet staff and see our new office in downtown Seattle. Event details are below. To RSVP, please e-mail events@globalpartnerships.org. What: Breakfast Briefing When: Thursday, April 14 Time: 8:00 – 9:00am Address: 1932 First Avenue, Suite 400 Seattle, WA 98101
Global Partnerships just moved to the historic Terminal Sales Building in downtown Seattle. We are excited to showcase our new space at an open house on Tuesday, March 22. Drop in at this informal event—meet our staff, get updates on our programs and partake in good food and drink. Below are the details. What: Global ...
Global Partnerships closed its fourth social investment fund last week, a $20 million fund that will provide much-needed loan capital to 20 socially focused microfinance institutions in Latin America that focus on “microfinance plus.”
Events, News and CommentaryGlobal Partnerships’ Business of Hope Luncheon will feature a story that hasn’t been told before at the luncheon. Watch this 1-minute slideshow to get a glimpse.
EventsGlobal Partnerships’ first Social Investor Forum–featuring President Rick Beckett and Board President Dean Allen–will discuss GP’s microfinance investment fund strategy.
EventsWatch this brief video for an intro to microfinance in Latin America and the kinds of experiences you’ll have on a Global Partnerships’ PartnerTrip.
Events, VideoGlobal Partnerhips is hosting a “virtual” microfinance journey at REI on February 5, and recruiting for our upcoming PartnerTrip to Bolivia in April.
Events, TravelOn Tuesday, September 22, Global Partnerships’ President & CEO Rick Beckett will speak on the topic of “The Next Era of Microfinance” at the Frye Art Museum Auditorium. SeaMo and Global Partnerships are cosponsoring the event.
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