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The Grassroots Business Fund grows businesses that generate sustainable earnings or savings for people with low incomes in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

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Jaime our CIO/COO had the opportunity to share insights regarding the use of structured exits, which GBF has been doing over a decade #FLIIX #FLII2020 #impactinvestment #inversiondeimpacto #changinglives

Jaime our CIO/COO had the opportunity to share insights regarding the use of structured exits, which GBF has been doing over a decade

#FLIIX #FLII2020 #impactinvestment #inversiondeimpacto #changinglives
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Happy International Workers’ Day! GBF ensures its portfolio companies have fair workplace practices, including reducing gender gaps and complying with global workplace labor standards, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goal No. 8, “Decent Work and Economic Growth”.

Happy International Workers’ Day! GBF ensures its portfolio companies have fair workplace practices, including reducing gender gaps and complying with global workplace labor standards, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goal No. 8, “Decent Work and Economic Growth”.
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This Mother’s Day we celebrate all the hard-working mothers that are part of the GBF Community: mothers who run businesses, who are vendors, farmers, artisans; and mothers in the GBF Family. We are proud to celebrate and support mothers across the globe, today and every day.

This Mother’s Day we celebrate all the hard-working mothers that are part of the GBF Community: mothers who run businesses, who are vendors, farmers, artisans; and mothers in the GBF Family.
 
We are proud to celebrate and support mothers across the globe, today and every day.
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TDB Commits USD 1 Million to Agribusiness SME’s in East Africa in Partnership with Grassroots Business Fund & African Guarantee Fund tdbgroup.org/tdb-commits-us…

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We are pleased to present our September Newsletter! In this month’s issue, we highlight GBF’s work in Africa, more specifically, we introduce two partnerships and projects in the East Africa region. For more information, visit: s12048.pcdn.co/wp-content/upl…

We are pleased to present our September Newsletter! In this month’s issue, we highlight GBF’s work in Africa, more specifically, we introduce two partnerships and projects in the East Africa region.

For more information, visit: s12048.pcdn.co/wp-content/upl…
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Save the date! Next Thursday, June 24th IFC’s new report, “Leading Tanzanian Women in Financial Services” will be launched. Lilian Mramba, member of GBF's Senior Management Team, is featured in this report, which examines gender equality in Tanzania’s financial services sector.

Save the date! Next Thursday, June 24th IFC’s new report, “Leading Tanzanian Women in Financial Services” will be launched.

Lilian Mramba, member of GBF's Senior Management Team, is featured in this report, which examines gender equality in Tanzania’s financial services sector.
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Lilian Mramba, member of GBF's Senior Management Team, is featured in IFC's "Leading Tanzanian Women in Financial Services". To read the full report, please visit: ifc.org/wps/wcm/connec…

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Lilian Mramba, GBF's Regional Director, was invited by BBC News Swahili to discuss the outcomes of the report "Women in African Investments", which she contributed to. The interview is available in the following link: youtu.be/OtfcvleO63A

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GBF attended the Changamuka Mombasa Coast Region Manufacturing Expo hosted by KAM to showcase innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This aligned with the Jiinue Growth Program implemented in partnership with Mastercard Foundation where GBF is a consortia partner.

GBF attended the Changamuka Mombasa Coast Region Manufacturing Expo hosted by <a href="/KAM_Kenya/">KAM</a> to showcase innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This aligned with the Jiinue Growth Program implemented in partnership with <a href="/MastercardFdn/">Mastercard Foundation</a> where GBF is a consortia partner.
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The Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation conducted a #ToT training for 10 regional coordinators and their deputies. Led by Grassroots Business Fund, JGP works with a consortium consisting of KEPSA KENYA, Kenya Chamber, GROOTS Kenya, 4G Capital and Powered by People

The Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) in partnership with <a href="/MastercardFdn/">Mastercard Foundation</a> conducted a #ToT training for 10 regional coordinators and their deputies. Led by <a href="/G_B_Fund/">Grassroots Business Fund</a>, JGP works with a consortium consisting of <a href="/KEPSA_KENYA/">KEPSA KENYA</a>, <a href="/kenya_chamber/">Kenya Chamber</a>, <a href="/GROOTSKenya/">GROOTS Kenya</a>, <a href="/4gCapital/">4G Capital</a> and Powered by People
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DAY 1 of the training of Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) Jiinue Enterprise Trainers (JETs). JGP in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and a consortium led by Grassroots Business Fund offers business training and affordable financing access to #MSMEs. #YoungAfricaWorks

DAY 1 of the training of Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) Jiinue Enterprise Trainers (JETs). JGP in partnership with
<a href="/MastercardFdn/">Mastercard Foundation</a> and a consortium led by <a href="/G_B_Fund/">Grassroots Business Fund</a> offers business training and affordable financing access to #MSMEs. #YoungAfricaWorks
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Reuben Gitau of Grassroots Business Fund presents access to finance during DAY 2 of the Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) #JETs training. JGP in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and a consortium led by Grassroots Business Fund offers business training and affordable financing access to #MSMEs. #YoungAfricaWorks

Reuben Gitau of <a href="/G_B_Fund/">Grassroots Business Fund</a> presents access to finance during DAY 2 of the Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) #JETs
training. JGP in partnership with <a href="/MastercardFdn/">Mastercard Foundation</a> and a consortium led by <a href="/G_B_Fund/">Grassroots Business Fund</a> offers business training
and affordable financing access to #MSMEs. #YoungAfricaWorks
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Beatrice Kinyanjui speaks during the official opening of Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) Jiinue Enterprise Trainers training. JGP in partnership with Mastercard Foundation & a consortium led by Grassroots Business Fund offers business training and affordable financing access to #MSMEs. #YoungAfricaWorks

Beatrice Kinyanjui speaks during the official opening of Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) Jiinue Enterprise Trainers training. JGP in partnership with <a href="/MastercardFdn/">Mastercard Foundation</a> &amp; a consortium led by <a href="/G_B_Fund/">Grassroots Business Fund</a> offers business training and affordable financing access to #MSMEs. #YoungAfricaWorks
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Harrison Ngatia of KEPSA KENYA speaks on the organization’s important role at the Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) #JETstraining. JGP in partnership with Mastercard Foundation & a consortium led by @G_B_Fundoffers business training & affordable financing access to #MSMEs #YoungAfricaWorks

Harrison Ngatia of <a href="/KEPSA_KENYA/">KEPSA KENYA</a> speaks on the organization’s important role at the Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) #JETstraining. JGP in partnership with <a href="/MastercardFdn/">Mastercard Foundation</a> &amp; a consortium led by @G_B_Fundoffers business training &amp; affordable financing access to #MSMEs #YoungAfricaWorks
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Are you a Kenyan MSME affected by the recent floods? Apply for a StaFREL loan from the @MastercardFdnand partners! Get up to KES 13,000 at 0% interest to revive your business. No collateral needed. #FloodRelief #MSME #StaFREL #YoungAfricaWorks

Are you a Kenyan MSME affected by the recent floods? Apply for a StaFREL loan from the @MastercardFdnand partners! Get up to KES 13,000 at 0% interest to revive your business. No collateral needed.
#FloodRelief #MSME #StaFREL #YoungAfricaWorks
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The Jiinue Growth Program in partnership with Mastercard Foundation offers technical assistance to young entrepreneurs, particularly women-led businesses to address performance, management & operational challenges to build the capacity to grow their businesses. #YoungAfricaWorks

The Jiinue Growth Program in partnership with <a href="/MastercardFdn/">Mastercard Foundation</a> offers technical assistance to young entrepreneurs, particularly women-led businesses to address performance, management &amp; operational challenges to build the capacity to grow their businesses. #YoungAfricaWorks