From Scaling Capital to Sustaining Operations My journey with Credo began over 20 years ago when we were a small microfinance institution with just three branches. I have grown alongside the organization as it evolved into Georgia’s fifth-largest commercial bank, now managing over €1.2 billion in assets and serving 500,000 micro, SME, and retail clients … Continued
From Data to Direction: A Journey in Impact With over 20 years in microfinance, my path has been defined by the belief that financial systems are only as strong as the data and discipline behind them. I joined A Call to Business Savings and Loans (ACTB) in 2016, transitioning from a background in MIS and … Continued
From Rural Roots to Regional Transformation My professional journey is rooted in the landscapes of western Nicaragua, where I grew up witnessing the immense resilience of communities facing systemic limitations. This early exposure to the entrepreneurial spirit of rural families inspired me to study Finance in Managua, a step that launched an 11-year career at Banco Popular. … Continued
Bridging Global Insight with Local Impact My professional journey has been driven by a commitment to expanding economic opportunity for underserved communities, particularly women. After beginning my career in development at the World Bank and gaining early exposure to global best practices in microfinance, I founded Kashf Foundation with the vision of investing in the … Continued
Global climate shocks don’t respect borders, and neither does the resilience it takes to fight them. In India, Hansaben Solanki is quietly revolutionizing her dairy business in the face of extreme heat and rising costs – and her story holds lessons for all of us. Meet Hansaben Mahipatsinh Solanki, a 35-year-old dairy farmer from Gujarat, … Continued
Impact is often defined by data — by what we can measure, quantify, and report. Social and environmental outcomes are expected to come with metrics and indicators. Yet, not everything that matters can be measured. The feeling of turning on a light for the first time or watching your business grow because of reliable electricity — these are experiences that defy easy … Continued
As the planet warms and world leaders have just concluded the COP30 in Brazil, small-scale farmers like Arjun Kamal Singh in central India are living with the consequences and adapting, one herd at a time. In the village of Mundla, Arjun Kamal Singh, a 36-year-old cattle farmer and father of one, continues a business passed down … Continued
One of the perks of working for an impact investor in emerging markets is the opportunity to interact with many inspiring people committed to making a difference. Entrepreneurs, fund managers, co-investors, and other ecosystem players; all dedicating their time, talent, and resources to solutions that contribute to positive social and/or environmental change. As an investment … Continued
Investing in this institution is investing in hope. As we see climate change continue to impact vulnerable populations around the globe, in Ecuador, credit and savings cooperative Jardín Azuayo supports its members in becoming more sustainable, including through climate adaptation initiatives. Founded in 1996 after a catastrophic landslide in Paute, Jardín Azuayo was established to … Continued
Founded in 2014, Fortune Credit (FC) embarked on a mission to expand financial inclusion for marginalized communities in rural Kenya. At the time, the financial sector primarily catered to urban populations, leaving rural and peri-urban communities without access to essential financial services due to the lack of innovative credit assessment methods. In 2024, Fortune Credit … Continued
