Jordan, a West Foundation board member, recently had the opportunity to take a trip with TechnoServe’s Global Advisory Council to visit and learn about their coffee project in Puerto Rico. This was Jordan’s first site visit with one of the Foundation’s partners since joining the board. It was an impactful Read more
KickStart International is a nonprofit social enterprise with a mission to lift millions of people out of poverty quickly, cost-effectively, and sustainably by selling affordable irrigation pumps to small-scale farmers. The West Foundation is pleased to share this update on their behalf: KickStart continued its program to build sustainable, profitable, Read more
In Q3 2022, KickStart International was granted $10,000 in support of their mission to lift millions of people out of poverty quickly, cost-effectively, and sustainably through access to water. Funds will help purchase a CNC mini-mill and solar panel simulator power supply for their workshop and finalize the design for Read more
In Q3 2022, Digital Divide Data was granted $10,000 to create better futures for underserved populations in Cambodia, Laos, and Kenya through a social enterprise that delivers a range of IT-enabled services. Support will benefit the Youth Work-Study Program: talented underserved youth learn skills via Business English, Soft Skills and Read more
In Q3 2022, Companion Community Development Alternatives (CoCoDA) was granted $10,000 to support projects for democratic, community-based social and economic development in Central America. This includes a chicken farm pilot project for female head-of-household families, a water conservation program in Santa Marta, El Salvador and repairs to the preschool building in Read more
Microfinance Information Exchange: $15,000 to develop a reporting feedback tool for its financial services data providers. Committed to strengthening financial inclusion and the microfinance sector by promoting transparency, the organization provides performance information on microfinance institutions (MFIs), funders, networks and service providers dedicated to serving the financial sector needs of Read more