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
Did you know that at the current rate of progress, it would take the world roughly FIVE generations from now to reach full gender parity? We simply do not have the time to wait, which is why this year’s theme for International Women’s Day is deeply important: Accelerate Action. This theme highlights the need for … Continued
We are excited to announce that Triple Jump has received a grant through the Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF), managed by the European Investment Bank (EIB). To date the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is the sole contributor to the Financial Inclusion Fund. The grant will support up to eight microfinance institutions based in Sub-Saharan Africa from … Continued
