Spartan Global Development Fund

Spartan Global Development Fund is a student-run non-profit organization based in East Lansing, Michigan. The organization, registered as a 501(c)(3), employs four people and generates revenue of over $10,000. Spartan Global's mission is to empower aspiring entrepreneurs in impoverished communities around the world. They accomplish this by providing interest-free microloans to individuals in developing countries, fostering positive social and economic change. The organization maintains a loan portfolio on Kiva, connecting with hundreds of funding agencies to expand its reach. Additionally, Spartan Global collaborates directly with humanitarian organizations in target communities to ensure the effective distribution and management of microloans. Since its inception in 2009, Spartan Global and its partners have disbursed over $97,000 in microloans, supporting over 2,500 entrepreneurs across 74 countries. Notably, they maintain a 99% repayment rate, demonstrating the effectiveness and impact of their lending practices. For more information or to contribute to their efforts, visit their website at http://www.spartanglobalfund.org or explore their Kiva lending team profile at http://www.kiva.org/team/spartanglobal.