Village Enterprise: $15,000 to implement and test the pioneering data collection tool, TaroWorks. Developed in partnership with the Salesforce Foundation, TaroWorks complements the organization’s existing complement of research and evaluation instruments while increasing its efficiency. Further development and field testing of TaroWorks represents a strategic opportunity to streamline real-time data collection and analysis in the field.

Upaya Social Ventures receives a one-time grant for $10,000 to continue its work in building its impact measurement and management program.

TechnoServe: $30,000 000 in renewed funding for its Economic Development Alliance for San Martin, Peru. This project partners with the Peruvian government to integrate former coca growers into the global cacao market. Smallholder farmers received agricultural and business training and individuals were mobilized into collective commercial blocks. These groups were provided access to high value buyers, thereby increasing their annual incomes. By eliminating illegal crops, farmers also received additional government funding for improved infrastructure and safer communities.

Strategies for International Development: $15,000 for an expansion of programs to new communities in the Department of Alto Verapaz in Guatemala. The organization supports smallholder farmers in graduating from poverty by providing a variety of agricultural and business trainings to increase crop yields, profits, and democratic processes at the community level.

Pro Mujer: $15,000 in operating funds to support critical elements of its strategic approach. . The organization’s model combines microfinance with essential health care and small business training for women. Because time constraints are a barrier for its low-income clients, the program is striving to streamline loan applications and disbursements through the integration of mobile technology. Pro Mujer will also strengthen its IT infrastructure internally for improved data collection and analysis. Through the provision of preventative health screenings, primary care clinics, and health insurance options, the organization’s clients will experience increased access to health services.

Opportunity International: $15,000 of flexible support for its Nicaraguan operations. For this country’s program, the organization has assumed a holistic community development approach by blending microfinance interventions with direct education, community health, and technical agricultural assistance. Initiatives funded will include technical schools, rural libraries, and health clinics.

GoodWeave: $15,000 to strategically leverage its nascent relationship with Target Corporation. GoodWeave is tirelessly committed to eliminating child labor within the carpet industry. This newest licensing agreement represents a critical opportunity to build a premier corporate social responsibility partnership model, deepen market linkages, and globally increase transparency across the supply chain of hand-woven carpets.

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 low-income clients. The reporting and feedback tool will allow users to utilize dashboard views to track data, compare progress to peers, and aggregate trends over time.

Agora Partnerships: $15,000 to subsidize a cohort of female entrepreneurs’ participation in the 2015 Agora Accelerator. Through its rigorous training program, Agora works closely with entrepreneurs to fast-track the growth and impact of for-profit enterprises. In addition to intensive training, participants receive access to a skilled network of sector specific mentors, investors, peers, and expert consultants to maximize learning and collaborative possibilities.

Wild4life: $15,000 to fund critical field staff positions during the organization’s strategic regional expansion. Wild4life catalyzes the development of sustainable health systems in the most remote regions of Zimbabwe by renovating the country’s existing series of health clinics, which are under-utilized and in a state of disrepair. Through support from local communities, the organization systematically maps and resolves problems with the infrastructure as well as filling the human capital gaps essential to robust health care delivery.

VisionSpring receives a one-time grant of $10,000 to offset costs of two strategic administrative projects that will enhance its ability to accomplish its mission of providing affordable, attractive eyewear to low-income adults and children on a global basis.

Hesperian Health Guides: $20,000 in renewed flexible support for its ongoing book projects. The 2015 tranche will cover ongoing production of four books: an updated version of Where There Is No Doctor (the “gold standard” of grassroots healthcare manuals, which addresses general health, first aid and basic safe pregnancy and birthing.), a Spanish language version of Health Action Guide for Women and Girls (covers gender-based violence, safe motherhood, reproductive health and needs of adolescent girls), Helping Children Live with HIV (provides information required to diagnose, treat, comfort and advocate for children with HIV), and Workers Guide at Health and Safety (considers the working conditions and improved health of export factory workers).

International Development Exchange (IDEX): $15,000 for the second installation of a three-year, cumulative gift of $45,000 for the launch of its IDEX Academy. The initiative brings together grassroots leaders and members of the philanthropic community for an intense weeklong program. Coursework, facilitated by international development faculty and practitioners, examines social justice and grassroots applications of modern philanthropy. The program was created to shift the donor framework of existing and emerging philanthropic leaders to more fully embrace grassroots efforts and acknowledge the inherent wisdom of local communities. Tuition fees from the Academy are projected to eventually fund the organization’s administrative expenses, allowing the program to focus solely on acquiring funding for projects with it partner community-based organizations around the world.