Windmill Microlending relies on the generous support of both public and private sector funders and investors for loan program delivery, loan capital pool, and special projects. We extend our gratitude to the following supporters, whose contributions are instrumental in making our loans and programs possible.
Windmill is grateful to the following supporters for their substantial, cumulative contributions since April 1, 2019.
With gratitude, we acknowledge the generous contributions of $1,000 or more to Windmill from individuals, foundations, and corporations between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
The Azrieli Foundation is delighted to support Windmill Microlending’s work in reaccrediting healthcare workers in Ontario and Quebec. Our partnership helps to facilitate excellence in Canada’s healthcare ecosystem and empower people through access to education. We take pride in knowing that the individuals who benefit from this support will contribute to the wellbeing of their communities – a virtuous cycle that speaks to the Foundation’s values.
Naomi Azrieli
C, D.Phil Chair and CEO, The Azrieli Foundation
At Dragonfly Ventures, our investment in Windmill Microlending is grounded in our desire to address barriers for equity seeking communities, including immigrants and refugees, in accessing friendly financing. Given the significance of these challenges, we believe that we should not financially benefit from the efforts of immigrants and refugees in Canada to find meaningful employment in their chosen professions. As a result, we donate all of the interest we earn back from our investments in Windmill Microlending to further their work in supporting immigrants and refugees to upskill and share their gifts in communities across Canada
Annabelle White and Wendy Cooper
Co-CEOs, Dragonfly Ventures
Over the past eight years, we have been privileged to see Windmill grow and develop into one of the best-run social enterprises that we have had the fortune to be involved with. The loans and support Windmill provides to their clients drive compelling economic and social returns for both the loan recipient and Canada at large, while supporting the next generation of Canadians as they find their professional feet in our beautiful country.
Peter Aghar
Windmill Board Director and Founder and President, Crux Capital Corporation
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) generously supports Windmill’s loan delivery and operational costs benefitting immigrants across the country. The Windmill (formerly IAF) loan fund received early and generous contributions from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development generously supports Windmill’s loan delivery costs for loans benefitting immigrants in Ontario.
The Alberta Ministry of Labour generously supports Windmill’s loan delivery costs for loans benefitting immigrants in Alberta.
The Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MTESS) of Quebec generously supports the work of Windmill through the Prêts pour la reconnaissance des titres de compétences étrangers (PRTCE) program to support foreign-trained professionals to have their qualifications recognized in Quebec.
