IFC recognizes the need for individual and corporate responsibility in the communities in which we operate. We encourage staff volunteerism and partner with groups to strengthen local communities.
In keeping with our poverty reduction mission, we have launched several community programs that support the poor and disadvantaged in Washington, D.C., and in several parts of the developing world.
Our Community Programs |
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- A Chance to Work
- IFC Cultural Outreach Program
- IFC Footprint Program
- Pangea Artisan Market & Cafe
- Small and Medium Enterprise Linkage Programs
- World Bank Community Outreach Program
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A Chance to Work is an international program that helps disadvantaged people find work in the communities where IFC operates. The program provides six months of paid work and on-the-job training in skills the private sector demands; participants then enter the job market. Learn more...
IFC Cultural Outreach Program brings the world's many cultures to its auditorium in Washington, D.C., presenting renowned and emerging international artists in various fields including music, dance, theater, and film. Events are open to the general public. For more information, contact the coordinator...
IFC Footprint Program helps staff make choices that improve the environment. IFC tracks and manages the impact of its physical facilities on the environment, staff and their families, and the local communities in which we work and live. Areas of focus have included excess supplies, energy consumption, printing services, and paper reduction. Learn more...
Pangea Artisan Market & Cafe promotes artists from developing countries that use traditional handicraft techniques to produce clothing, accessories, and home décor products, and that otherwise have little opportunity to use their dynamic skills to generate income for their families. Learn more...
IFC is also involved in community development programs through Linkage Programs, which are designed around selected IFC investments to increase participation of local firms as suppliers of goods and services and bring additional benefits to the surrounding communities. These programs can reduce costs to investors and enhance their ability to be responsible corporate citizens.
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The World Bank Community Outreach Program has partnered with several local, community-based organizations on specific projects in education, economic development, health, and employment. Many staff now donate their time and money in support of these organizations. Learn more...
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