As an extension of Whole Foods Market’s commitment to nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market Foundation provides funding to innovative partners who are transforming lives across the globe. One tangible way the Foundation accomplishes this mission is through the work of Whole Planet, a pillar dedicated to helping micro-entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers living in poverty build long-term financial resilience. 
 

To mark Whole Planet’s 20^th anniversary and its broadening impact, we’re showcasing the innovative grassroots approaches their Tanzanian partners have developed to foster entrepreneurship — from the buzzing apiaries of local honey producers to vast savannas, where microfinance initiatives are helping pastoral communities thrive. We’ll dive deep into the vital work of ecosystem restoration, exploring how one nonprofit is working at the nexus of sustainable coastal livelihoods and marine conservation. These stories represent just a few examples of how the Foundation’s partners are building a more sustainable and prosperous future for all. 

Watch how Swahili Honey is empowering Tanzania’s rural communities by supporting small-scale beekeepers with essential training, equipment, community savings, and reliable market access.