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In Business Magazine – Brittney Kenaston, Staff Journalist – Jul 1, 2025
Ironically, for Tom Eggert, running an organization that provides microloans has not been all about the money. That’s where the programs through his Madison-based nonprofit start, but WorldWise Microfinance is working to rewrite the script on microlenders.
The nonprofit has spent its 15 years in operation leveraging global connections to support entrepreneurs in countries with high rates of poverty and other obstacles. Its sustainable programs have spurred growth — economically and otherwise — in communities across multiple continents.
WorldWise Microfinance’s newest partnership with Ugandan nonprofit Nsimbi Impact shows that its dual goal of bolstering entrepreneurs — particularly women founders — and improving communities’ quality of life is doable when generosity and mutual accountability unite.
WorldWise Microfinance and Global Giving
We are excited to announce that WorldWise Microfinance is now a partner of Global Giving. Learn more via the press release here!
2024 WorldWise Microfinance Global Giving
GlobalGiving is the first and largest worldwide fundraising community for nonprofits, donors, and companies. Through access to funding, tools, training, and one-on-one support, they support community-driven organizations like WorldWise Microfinance in hundreds of communities around the world, creating a virtuous cycle of good.
This partnership will enable WorldWise Microfinance to achieve its goal of economic sustainability and community empowerment by providing critical resources and opportunities. Through Global Giving’s extensive donor network and funding tools, WorldWise Microfinance can secure more consistent and diversified funding, which is essential for long-term economic stability. The access to matching funds and exclusive grants further amplifies the impact of donations received. WorldWise Microfinance can empower more individuals and communities to achieve financial independence and resilience through Global Giving.
Podcast with Founder Tom Eggert
Check out this podcast from Adam Torres featuring our own Tom Eggert, founder of WorldWise Microfinance.
How is microfinance different from international aid in the developing world? In this episode, Adam Torres and Tom Eggert, Founder and President of WorldWise Microfinance, explore the WorldWise Microfinance model and how small loans are actually making a difference in the lives of the loan recipients.