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Fannie, the woman pictured here, has big dreams. A mother of two, she lives in a small community in the Dominican Republic. Thanks to micro-credit loans she has recently received through Plant With Purpose community banking systems, Fannie has been able to open her own sewing business. Here, she is holding up curtains which she will sell to help support herself and her family. In addition to curtains, Fannie makes comforters, blankets and pillows. In the future, Fannie says, she would like to go to design school and eventually open her own business. Thanks to the support she receives from her community, Fannie is empowered to follow her entrepreneurial ambitions.
"As an economics major at Stanford, I have always been interested in growth and development in the third world. I was drawn to intern at Plant With Purpose because of the way the organization promotes sustainable growth in rural communities that is lasting and life-changing, and encompasses an innovative way to empower the poor while reversing deforestation. From an economic standpoint, this unique approach to tackling poverty has numerous positive externalities that will benefit the people and places Plant With Purpose works with for years to come. Last summer, I worked on numerous projects including researching opportunities within alternative gift markets and analyzing field statistics for program directors. I am proud to say I have been a part of this dynamic approach to poverty alleviation."
"We've been excited to promote Plant With Purpose because they empower people to rise out of poverty cycles and create a new future. They have a beautiful approach. It works because they connect the dots — the environment, poverty, business and justice. We're excited to support their work through our events, and we hope more people will support their holistic solutions." (Ted Law is the Director of Vox Culture in Houston, Texas. He helps bring people together through music, culture and food from different parts of the globe in order to do something good. Last April, Vox held a coffee shop event which raised over $1,200 to support Plant With Purpose.)
