A new approach to philanthropy, Hope Equity is building a community for sustained giving to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. Hope Equity’s online social networking community allows like-minded individuals, organizations and businesses can come together to give directly to specific countries, causes and organizations through the Micro-Endowment program. When you start a Micro-Endowment with Hope Equity, you select which specific causes to give to as well as how much to donate to each one. Issues as complex as hunger, poverty and caring for the Earth require a long-term approach. With Hope Equity’s Micro-Endowments, each charitable gift is invested and will remain untouched. A percentage of the interest is made available every year to the countries, causes or organizations.