Women’s Empowerment International

Overview: Women’s Empowerment International is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to assist desperately poor women living in underserved rural communities with tools to improve their lives.” To achieve this, Women’s Empowerment International funds small, repayable loans to help women start income-generating businesses.

Funding areas: Nonprofit organizations that benefit underserved women in poor, largely rural areas. Current partnerships are in the U.S., Africa, Mexico, Haiti, and Honduras.