Eliminating Poverty Through Microcredit
The Foundation for Women is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit and registered non-government organization working to end poverty through microcredit programs.
MicrofinanceFor over 20 years, the Foundation for Women (FFW) has lifted families out of poverty through microcredit. Modeled on the Grameen-style micro-lending concept, FFW spearheaded the launch of microfinance in Liberia. Since the program's inception in 2006, we have brought a new level of economic empowerment and independence to over 35,000 women.
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EducationFFW works in partnership with Edify to provide loans to schools in Liberia and build long-lasting sustainability. Since 2013, the program has helped over 600 schools and is growing steadily as a model of improving the quality of education. In the program’s first 5 years alone, we provided over $275,000 in loan capital for training and technology, improving the educational outcomes of over 18,000 students.
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HealthcareLiberia’s healthcare system has been ravaged by decades of war and economic instability. In a country of almost 5 million people, with over 80% living below the poverty line, very few have access to health services. Responding to this urgent need, FFW launched a 3-pronged initiative in 2018 in an effort to build health care capacity in the private sector, where over 70% of Liberians seek care.
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HousingFFW works in partnership with Habitat for Humanity International to bring housing help to Liberian families. Affordable safe housing is a huge challenge in this country where the majority of the population lives well below the global poverty level of $2/day. We are thrilled that of all possible partners, Habitat chose the Foundation for Women – a true testimony to the quality of our work.
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News
FFW-Savvi Social Sunday 11/14/21!
11/8/21 - Please join us on Sunday, November 14th 3:00 at the home of Dr. Paul & Barbara Insel in La Jolla in celebration of our FFW–Savvi Partnership. Meet those who have joined us in this special partnership and learn more if you have yet to join with us. Board Member/Donor Janie Davis and I are traveling to St. George, Utah on Wednesday to meet with the company – hear about that visit as well on Sunday. Learn more.
11/8/21 - Please join us on Sunday, November 14th 3:00 at the home of Dr. Paul & Barbara Insel in La Jolla in celebration of our FFW–Savvi Partnership. Meet those who have joined us in this special partnership and learn more if you have yet to join with us. Board Member/Donor Janie Davis and I are traveling to St. George, Utah on Wednesday to meet with the company – hear about that visit as well on Sunday. Learn more.
FFW & Unite to Light BOGO sale this week!
11/1/21 - Help Us Light the World! Buy a portable Solar Powered Chandler Charger and/or Solar Luke Light for yourself today, and one will also get sent to FFW Liberia! Monday, November 1 through Sunday, November 7th is our Buy One | Give One (BOGO) sale with Unite to Light. That means if you visit this link www.unitetolight.org/buy-one--give-one and purchase the BOGO product on Unite to Light's website, you will be donating one to FFW AND you will receive one! These lights and chargers are great for camping, your emergency kit, bedside reading and anywhere else you need portable power and light. Learn more.
11/1/21 - Help Us Light the World! Buy a portable Solar Powered Chandler Charger and/or Solar Luke Light for yourself today, and one will also get sent to FFW Liberia! Monday, November 1 through Sunday, November 7th is our Buy One | Give One (BOGO) sale with Unite to Light. That means if you visit this link www.unitetolight.org/buy-one--give-one and purchase the BOGO product on Unite to Light's website, you will be donating one to FFW AND you will receive one! These lights and chargers are great for camping, your emergency kit, bedside reading and anywhere else you need portable power and light. Learn more.
New fall coat from Savvi! Comfortable, soft and easy to wear.
FFW Board Member Janie Davis partners with Savvi to support FFW Programs - and you can too!
10/2/21 - "I am partnering with Foundation for Women in an amazing online Clothing Company called Savvi! This company provides women with a fabulous business opportunity! We are creating a bevy of brilliant women desiring empowerment—women of wisdom and integrity with a fearless intention to be free to thrive! Savvi is the opportunity we women have been waiting for! NOW is the time for positive, uplifting change!! Enrolling as a partner only takes a few minutes. You can purchase with a purpose at my page savvi.com/ffwjanie/shop and/or you can become a partner yourself!" Learn more about becomeing a Savvi Partner.
10/2/21 - "I am partnering with Foundation for Women in an amazing online Clothing Company called Savvi! This company provides women with a fabulous business opportunity! We are creating a bevy of brilliant women desiring empowerment—women of wisdom and integrity with a fearless intention to be free to thrive! Savvi is the opportunity we women have been waiting for! NOW is the time for positive, uplifting change!! Enrolling as a partner only takes a few minutes. You can purchase with a purpose at my page savvi.com/ffwjanie/shop and/or you can become a partner yourself!" Learn more about becomeing a Savvi Partner.
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How FFW's Partnership with Savvi Works
FFW has partnered with Savvi! We officially launched our partnership with the new athletic/leisurewear company and we're so excited to tell you all about it! Here's a short video that explains how it works. Purchase for a Purpose today, go to www.savvi.com/ffw. |
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FFW/Savvi Partnership Is Here! Another Way to Help Women
9/14/21 - Learn about an exciting new venture for Foundation for Women - a partnership with Savvi, an athleisure clothing company. What's the connection? Both companies empower women to succeed in their businesses - and their lives - to support themselves and their families. Women helping women! It's what FFW was built on. Read more. |
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New partnership with the athletic/leisurewear company Savvi
9/12/21 - We are excited to announce our new partnership with the athletic/leisurewear company Savvi! You can now purchase for a purpose! For first time buyers, enter code "Share25" and save $25 off any purchase. Shop now at www.savvi.com/ffw. |
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FFW Celebrates 23 Years! And service to more than 23 million people!!
4/23/21 - Our celebration featured international guests from around the U.S. and Liberia. MC'd by the capable Moses Juah, we looked back proudly at our record. Through our four key service pillars: microfinance, education, healthcare and housing, we have served over 23 million people! Read more. |
International Women's Day 2021
3/8/21 - Liberia - After 9 long months away due to COVID, I finally returned to Liberia in December and am very grateful to be here. We are perfecting a collective impact model for social change unlike anything anywhere. In celebration of this International Women’s Day 2021, I am reflecting on the millions of women and family members with whom we have been blessed to connect since our inception in the late 1990’s. An unbelievable journey, one I never could have imagined…read more.
3/8/21 - Liberia - After 9 long months away due to COVID, I finally returned to Liberia in December and am very grateful to be here. We are perfecting a collective impact model for social change unlike anything anywhere. In celebration of this International Women’s Day 2021, I am reflecting on the millions of women and family members with whom we have been blessed to connect since our inception in the late 1990’s. An unbelievable journey, one I never could have imagined…read more.