Since 2009, Spartan Global has extended over $185,000 in microloans.
The Spartan Global Development Fund is a student-run initiative on the campus of Michigan State University, and is comprised of two partner organizations: a registered student organization and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Spartan Global consists of students, professors, and alumni who work to expand awareness and support for microfinance while building lasting partnerships in the quest for permanent solutions to global poverty. We aim to educate, inspire, and enable tomorrow’s agents of global change by raising funds locally in order to offer interest-free microloans to aspiring entrepreneurs throughout developing regions of world.
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RECENT LOANS →
Maria Jose Falla: A loan of $1,039 helped Maria buy an industrial mixer and supplies to start her bakery. She repaid her loan in the fall of 2022
Johanna Garcia: A loan of $1,000 helped Johanna purchase a pizza oven, tables, and chairs for her tortilla shop in order to expand her business into a full restaurant.
Blog Highlights→
SGDF’S SECOND THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH VILMA
November 2023: We discuss our second annual Thanksgiving dinner with Vilma. This blog elaborates on the experience of our new members getting to meet and connect with Vilma and her family.
LOOKING INTO A LOAN — SAYOHAT
October 2023: We discuss a recent loan in which we expanded to the education sector. This blog elaborates on how this loan will help expand the sectors we loan to.
LOOKING INTO A LOAN — WALTER MEJIA
February 2023: We discuss a recent loan made to Walter Mejia, an owner of a small coffee business. The blog elaborates on what a loan will specifically entail and how the recipient can benefit from it.
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