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Most Popular Washington Microfinance Nonprofits and Charities

1. CorpsAfrica

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   Washington, DC

   4.86066 stars 122 reviews

     rslevy wrote:

   CorpsAfrica is a phenomenal organization! As a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer from Morocco, I love seeing firsthand the amazing work they are doing to instill the spirit of volunteerism and community development in Morocco and now Senegal and Malawi.... more »

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   Washington, DC

   Children & Youth

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2. Sustainable Harvest International

   Location:

   Washington, D.C., DC

   4.99083 stars 109 reviews

     stede wrote:

   This charity is based on the premise that agriculture and particularly subsistance agriculture can be sustainable unlike the traditional slash and burn agriculture of the rain forest. Florence and her crew train farmers in subsistance agriculture and... more »

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   Washington, D.C., DC

   Environment

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3. GlobalGiving

   Location:

   Washington, DC

   4.72581 stars 62 reviews

     arzueck wrote:

   I purchased a gift card as a present. The delivery was prompt, and the recipient loved the gift. Global Giving lets the gift card holder choose from thousands of grassroots projects all around the world to donate to. It was a great gift that I will... more »

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   Washington, DC

   International

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4. Relief International

   Location:

   Washington, D.C., DC

   4.32759 stars 58 reviews

     alanharvard9 wrote:

   Relief International is the WORST Non-Profit in the world. All poor employees are working hard to obtain Farshad Rastegar's benefits. No board interventions and presence. Board members are Relief International are passive and also under control of CEO... more »

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5. FINCA International, Inc.

   Location:

   Washington, DC

   4.5 stars 42 reviews

     kalismom wrote:

   I love what FINCA does and how they do it! I feel so empowering when I think about how my modest donations can help a woman start a business, expand her enterprise and, in turn, help others. I also love that the FINCA approach is so simple and direct.... more »

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   Washington, DC

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6. Girls Gotta Run Foundation Incorporated

   Location:

   Washington, DC

   4.97059 stars 34 reviews

     kay4 wrote:

   My friend Pat Ortman, a DC area retired women's studies professor, was inspired by a Washington Post article titled more »

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   Washington, DC

   International

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7. Women For Women International

   Location:

   Washington, DC

   2.76923 stars 26 reviews

     jellen wrote:

   I have sponsored 6 sisters in war-torn countries since 2006, and have corresponded with all of them. W4W sends me information about them and their countries, and sends me an exit summary when each woman completes her year of training and group participation.... more »

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   Washington, DC

   International

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8. Jubilee USA Network

   Location:

   Washington, DC

   4.76471 stars 17 reviews

     K.Pete wrote:

   The work Jubilee USA accomplishes is truly amazing. Working as an intern, I saw firsthand how Jubilee works closely with its faith communities, congregations and partner organizations to mobilize efforts to help the world’s poorest. Though staffing... more »

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   Washington, DC

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9. Solar Electric Light Fund

   Location:

   Washington, DC

   4.92857 stars 14 reviews

     jennfm wrote:

   This fantastic organization brings clean, environmentally friendly solar energy to disadvantaged communities to help power schools, health clinics, agricultural projects, and villages in third-world nations around the globe. I am amazed at what they... more »

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   Washington, DC

   Environment

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10. Women Thrive Alliance

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    4.9 stars 10 reviews

      Rachel44 wrote:

    I worked as an intern with Women Thrive Worldwide between January and May of 2012 and I was greatly impressed with the organization. More than other small NGOs I've worked with, they get things done. They advocate 24-7 on behalf of women throughout... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    Civil Rights

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11. Global Impact

    Location:

    Washington, DC, DC

    4.9 stars 10 reviews

      UNICEFUSA wrote:

    Global Impact has helped our international children's organization facilitate high-impact campaigns with major companies in the US- and also ensures we're represented excellently during the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) activities each fall. Equally,... more »

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    Washington, DC, DC

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12. Reach Out International

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    5 stars 10 reviews

      ROIvolunteer wrote:

    I can vouch for the many years that ROI has provided dedicated service to U.S. and overseas communities for economic development and relief aid. more »

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    Washington, DC

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13. Street Entrepreneurs

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    5 stars 10 reviews

      makerman wrote:

    A compelling mission delivered by a passionate team of professionals. The CEO is innovative and charismatic, and fosters an environment designed to help her staff learn and grow as they collectively help others do the same. more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    Education

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14. Grameen Foundation USA

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    4.8 stars 5 reviews

      workinginchina wrote:

    I am truly inspired by the work Grameen Foundation does, especially for the China program. I recently participated in an Investment Readiness workshop that Grameen hosted and saw firsthand how the organization is introducing and integrating international... more »

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    Washington, DC

    International

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15. Green America

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    5 stars 3 reviews

      misty62704 wrote:

    Great group that has fostered the green economy! I love the national green pages that connect me with businesses around the country trying to sell truly green goods. I know when a company is listed in the National Green Pages that Green America has... more »

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    Washington, DC

    Environment

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16. South African Education and Environment Project USA

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    5 stars 3 reviews

      elkins.chuck wrote:

    I am a former Board member. This charity is run by two very dedicated individuals who, at times, have taken from their own funds to keep providing extraordinary and inovative services to young people in the black townships around Cape Town, South Africa.... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    Education

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17. American Near East Refugee Aid Inc

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    4.5 stars 2 reviews

      craig newmark wrote:

    ANERA does really good work for people on the West Bank, getting real stuff built to help people with their everyday lives. more »

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    Washington, DC

    International

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18. Fonkoze USA

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    5 stars 1 review

      FonkozeJAX wrote:

    Fonkoze is the largest microfinance bank in Haiti. It's organization and the small loans that are provided to its clients help them to educated their children, feed their families and improve their communities and health. I have the most respect for... more »

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    Washington, DC

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19. Lambi Fund of Haiti

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    5 stars 1 review

      Blackcano wrote:

    This is a great grassroots fund that i am happy to have donated to for several years.It empowers the People and is ally. more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

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20. Strategies For International Development

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    5 stars 1 review

      Wan2dive wrote:

    Next time you enjoy a cup of coffee, take a moment to think about where it comes from. This tiny NGO, headed by a former Peace Corps Volunteer has actually figured out how to improve the lives of coffee producers in two of the poorest regions of the poorest... more »

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    Washington, DC

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21. Friends of Sierra Leone

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    0 stars 0 reviews

    The Friends of Sierra Leone was founded in 1991 by a small group of former Peace Corps volunteers who had served in Sierra Leone. ... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    International

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22. Latino Economic Development Center

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    0 stars 0 reviews

    The latino economic development center's (ledc) mission is to drive the economic and social advancement of low- to moderate-income... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    Homeless & Housing

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23. Witness for Peace

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    0 stars 0 reviews

    Witness for Peace (WFP) is a politically independent, nationwide grassroots organization of over 20,000 people committed to nonviolence... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    International

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24. Innovations For Poverty Action

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    0 stars 0 reviews

    Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that creates and shares evidence, while equipping decision-makers... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    International

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25. Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    0 stars 0 reviews

    The mission of Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets is to promote, coordinate, and maintain the cultural, economic, and environmental... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    Microfinance

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26. WASHINGTON AREA COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND INC

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    0 stars 0 reviews

    The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) is a regional community development financial institution (CDFI) that provides... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    Homeless & Housing

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27. Root Change

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    0 stars 0 reviews

    Root Change is a pro-equity, social change organization that brings people together to question assumptions, think deeply, test... more »

    Location:

    Washington, DC

    Arts & Culture

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