BANKERS WITHOUT BORDERS, USA

Francis worked with Grameen Foundation partners on photography projects in India and China. He was extremely passionate and professional to work with. His interest and passion for both photography, and the poverty alleviation space came through in his work with us. The photographs he took offer a compelling testimony of the indomitable spirit and grit of our poor clients, as they strive to create a better life for their families.

Sharada Ramanathan, Regional Program Officer, Asia - Bankers Without Borders

THE ORPHAN SUPPORT LEAGUE

The Orphan Support League is grateful to Francis Minien for his sensitive and beautiful photography of the children at Saidia Orphanage.  We are also delighted that he has donated his resources for our use in our media campaigns which has given our donors the chance to really see our work in a very concrete manner.

Briony Bax - Founder, OSL

OPPORTUNITY FUND, USA 

“Francis’s photography brought our work to life! He was respectful and kind when photographing our clients and his deep interest in social issues helped him tease out underlying themes in Opportunity Fund’s microfinance: dignity, aspiration, and an entrepreneurial determination to succeed. His photographic essay, “Entrepreneurship in America” was the perfect visual complement to our Microfinance USA conference – attendees loved the chance to see what we had come together to discuss”.

Caitlin McShane - Marketing & Communications Director Opportunity Fund

ACCION, USA 

“Francis’s work was exhibited two years in a row at the Microfinance USA Conference. The story that his photos told helped put a face to the mission of microfinance in the United States. His photos were truly beautiful and grasped the joy, hard work, and empowerment of micro entrepreneurship”.

Erica Dorn Lending Manager Accion USA

ACCESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INDIA

"We were privileged to have Francis to capture our collaboration and work with MFI's through his wonderful photography. His photographs brought out the essence of our work and his interests in social issues is commendable. We were able to visualise our activities and work, through his photographs. His sense of photography coupled with social interests, set him aside from his peers. We, at ACCESS, wish him luck for all his future endeavours and it was a pleasure having him in our organisation."

Sudipto Saha - Senior Manager Access Assist