Whole Planet Foundation, a private, nonprofit organization established by Whole Foods Market, provides grants to microfinance institutions in Latin America, Africa and Asia who in turn develop and offer microenterprise loan programs, training and other financial services to the self-employed poor.

Supplier Alliance for Microcredit is a global alliance of companies who are currently vendors to Whole Foods Market and share a desire to change the world, one entrepreneur at a time. The companies joining the Whole Planet Foundation in this Alliance are committed to supporting the mission of the Foundation with a goal of collectively raising a minimum of $2 million in funding for microcredit programs in the international community.

The Emirates Foundation acts as the governing body of an endowment fund that is funded collectively through the private and public sectors and the government. The Emirates Foundation encompasses four core areas of interest, including Education, Research & Development, Arts & Culture, and Social & Environmental Development. The Foundation aims to identify and cater to the needs of the public in each of these core areas the development of specialized programs and institutions, enhancement of existing programs and facilities, and the provision of funding assistance.

Founded in 2001 by two former colleagues from the World Bank, GlobalGiving is an Internet-based marketplace for project-specific worldwide philanthropy. GlobalGiving has a network of over 400 projects in 60+ countries, led by hundreds of dynamic individuals with world changing ideas. Donors choose exactly how their donations will be used, and GlobalGiving transfers the donations quickly and efficiently. By making a direct connection between the donor and the work being done on the ground, GlobalGiving allows philanthropy to happen in a completely new and uniquely engaging way.

Laufer Green Isaac (LGI) is an award-winning marketing-communications firm focused solely on global corporate citizenship and social-issue marketing. Based in Los Angeles, California, the LGI team specializes in creating and implementing customized communications campaigns for socially responsible corporations, foundations, major non-profits, community-based organizations and government agencies worldwide. LGI is working with GVI Corporate Alliance to develop partnerships between GVI and major companies in the United States designed to enable employees to participate in volunteer projects and team-building expeditions internationally.

Founded in 1977, Allegro Coffee Company is considered by specialty coffee industry experts to be one of America's premiere coffee roasters and distributors. Allegro's entire approach to coffee is based on sustainable agriculture and the preservation of the traditional, handcrafted ways to grow, roast, and brew great-tasting coffee.

Back to Nature Foods Company believes in eating closer to nature through foods made with nature's finest ingredients, foods that taste the way that nature intended. Back to Nature foods do not contain artificial flavors or preservatives, hydrogenated oils, or high fructose corn syrup. Back to Nature Foods Company was founded in 1960 in Pasadena, California.

Founded in 1992, Balance Bar is a leading maker of nutrition and energy bars, committed to spreading the power of positive energy through its products and activities. Just as Balance Bar products help to provide people with the energy to fuel them through their busy, active lives, so can people who come together for a common cause help fuel the world with their positive energy.

The Hain Celestial Group, headquartered in Melville, NY, is a leading natural and organic food and personal care products company in North America and Europe. Hain Celestial participates in almost all natural food categories with well-known brands. Hain Celestial has been providing "A Healthy Way of Life™" since 1993.

Established in 1966 in Japan and positioned as the world's leading supplier of green tea leaves & green tea beverages, ITO EN (North America) INC. was founded in May 2001 with the mission of introducing authentic green tea products and cultivating an interest and tea culture in the United States and beyond. With a history of innovation spanning four decades, ITO EN has been an industry leader in developing the first, entirely natural ready-to-drink green tea beverage.

Naked® Juice Company, a leader in the super-premium juice category, was founded and first marketed towel-to-towel on the beaches of Santa Monica, Calif. in 1983. The beverages in the Naked Juice line of all-natural, 100% juice, fruit juice smoothies and protein smoothies are made from the best bare-naked fruits and boosts with no added sugar of preservatives. Naked. Nothing to Hide. ^TM

New Chapter was founded in 1982 with a mission to promote healing through the infinite wisdom of whole foods. Located in Brattleboro, Vermont, New Chapter carries the distinction of being the supplement industry's first certified organic manufacturer to produce vitamins and minerals made with organic ingredients. They are also committed to supporting and protecting the environment, and New Chapter's Costa Rican farm, Luna Nueva, is a world model for organic sustainable agriculture in the rain forest.

Stacy's Pita Chip Company was founded in 1997 by a social worker and a psychologist with a passion for good food and a commitment to good health. The couple originally owned a food cart in downtown Boston serving all-natural pita roll-up sandwiches. As an incentive for customers to wait in line, they baked pita bread into gourmet flavored chips. GVI CA is coordinating the SAM partner programs that include a 2 week community development program and a 4-day educational program for partner company executives.