Spartan Global.

Small Loans, Big Impact.

$250,000+ Impact, 88+ Countries, 4500+ Loans

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Microfinancing

What is Microfinancing?

“Microfinance refers to the financial services provided to low-income individuals or groups who are typically excluded from traditional banking. Most microfinance institutions focus on offering credit in the form of small working capital loans, sometimes called microloans or microcredit. Microfinance aims to improve financial services access for marginalized groups, especially women and the rural poor, to promote self-sufficiency.” - FINCA

Our Story

Since 2009, the Spartan Global Development Fund has operated as an MSU-registered student organization (RSO) on a mission to create permanent solutions to global poverty, officially becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2011. By raising funds, our students, alumni, and faculty provide interest-free microloans to aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide. We are using the power of microfinance to inspire change, educate leaders, and build lasting global partnerships.

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Meet the Eboard

  • Kien Nguyen

    President

    Student RSO Eboard

  • Ivanka Tasevski

    Finance Director

    Student RSO Eboard

  • Gabriela Mayer

    Marketing Director

    Student RSO Eboard

  • Noah Jacob

    New Member & Donor Relations Director

    Student RSO Eboard

  • Madison Cox

    New Member & Donor Relations Director

    Student RSO Eboard

RSO Eboard

Meet the Board of Directors

  • Nikolai Wasielewski

    President

    501(C)3 Board of Directors

  • Professor Paulette L. Stenzel

    Advisor

    501(C)3 Board of Directors

  • Caiden Kippnick

    Treasurer

    501(C)3 Board of Directors

  • Kyleen Hall

    Member

    501(C)3 Board of Directors

  • Zoe Linko

    Member

    501(C)3 Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Recent Loan

A loan of $3,025 helped Space Girls Group purchase seasonal clothing inventory in Mexico, allowing members to increase sales and create greater economic opportunity for their families.

Loaner Name
Marta

Loan Amount
$3,025

Recent Loan

A loan of $1,075 helped Samitu purchase more thread for her textile production business in Ghana, allowing her to grow her business while mentoring local women entrepreneurs.

Loaner Name
Samitu

Loan Amount
$1,075

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