Grameen Foundation : Resource Center : Print Newsletter : Fall 2007 : Donor Spotlight
Donor Spotlight: One Entrepreneur Helping Another
“When I heard about Grameen Foundation, it made me think back to starting my own business and how much a chance to succeed meant to me.”
Joseph Noble embodies the idea that the fortunate have a responsibility to give back to those in need. He founded Joseph Noble, Inc, a successful textile company, 27 years ago. As a self-made
businessman, Noble strongly identifies with microfinance. He vividly recalls the initial struggle he experienced when starting his own company, and appreciates how microfinance gives that same opportunity to millions of entrepreneurs across the world.
This past summer, Noble organized an event to debut his new line of textiles, and generously donated all proceeds to Grameen Foundation. Held at the elegant Museum of Contemporary Art
in Chicago, this beautiful event was a hit and was supported by some eighty guests, including designers, suppliers and students. What sets GF apart in Noble’s mind? He appreciates that a
very small sum of money to most Americans can dramatically change the life of someone living in one of the developing countries where GF’s partners work. “When I heard about Grameen
Foundation, it made so much sense. It’s so simple yet effective. It also made me think back to starting my own business and how much a chance to succeed meant to me,” says Noble.
Grameen Foundation : Resource Center : Print Newsletter : Fall 2007 : Donor Spotlight
Grameen Foundation uses microfinance and innovative technology to fight global poverty and bring opportunities to the world's poorest people. With tiny loans and financial services, we help the poor, mostly women, start businesses and escape poverty. Our global network of 55 microfinance institution (MFI) partners including our Growth Guarantee partners has touched more than 34 million people in 24 countries. In addition, we introduced and now sustain technology initiatives (Mifos and Village Phone) in Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, bringing our total country outreach to 28.
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