It's time for African governments to adopt evidence-based models like Graduation, which have demonstrated efficacy in reducing poverty and optimising resource use, explains Taddeo Muriuki. Evidence-backed approaches effectively optimise resources while breaking the poverty trap.

Compared to traditional #poverty alleviation efforts, the #graduation approach can break the cycle of poverty more effectively with a comprehensive set of interventions that drive long-term economic independence & #self-sufficiency. Continue reading Taddeo Muriuki's op-ed below ⤵️

By combining #sustainable entrepreneurship initiatives with anti-poaching patrols, Village Enterprise's PARKS+ program directly protects #endangered apes while reducing human dependence on natural resources. Learn more: villageenterprise.org/blog/thriving-…

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In 𝐖𝐚𝐣𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐯'𝐭, Neil Wigan interacted with people running businesses enabled through the 🇰🇪 🇬🇧Economic Inclusion Programme! This is one of 8 counties where this initiative is making a tangible difference - enabling families to launch businesses & support themselves.

Do you have a desire to leverage technology for social impact? Village Enterprise & Ministry of Local Government | Rwanda are seeking a tech #vendor or #consultant to develop a robust Management Information System to track poverty graduation in Rwanda 🇷🇼 Read about the job: bit.ly/3Ayq2oV

#40Days40FinTechs Season 5 | Day 20 Village Enterprise is combating poverty in Africa using FinTech through a model that combines training, mentorship, and cash grants to launch sustainable businesses. #LevelOneProject MA Nantongo @diannecalvi Nicholas Kalungi = #IncludeEveryOne Emma

Thrilled this photo of Lucie & her son is a finalist! 📸 With USAID funding, we're working with Ministry of Local Government | Rwanda to equip people living in poverty to start businesses. Lucie & her family are a few of the 1 million lives that will be transformed by this project by 2027.

Check out our amazing team member Muna Hellen in Newsweek! In 2016, Muna and her family fled war in South Sudan and made the difficult journey to Uganda as refugees. Now, Muna is helping other refugees become entrepreneurs and break the cycle of poverty. bit.ly/MunaHellen

Avec le soutien du ⁦Fonds d’Innovation pour le Développement⁩ ⁦Village Enterprise⁩ soutient la création de groupes d’épargne et les petites entreprises du ⁦Rulindo District⁩ - avec un impact durable. Merci aux femmes et hommes qui ont accepte de partager leurs histoires avec nous aujourd’hui

By combining #sustainable entrepreneurship initiatives with anti-poaching patrols, Village Enterprise's PARKS+ program directly protects #endangered apes while reducing human dependence on natural resources. Learn more: villageenterprise.org/blog/thriving-…

If you're eager to learn about outcomes-based funding and its potential in international development, sign up for #SOC24 by Government Outcomes Lab! Our Chief of Impact & Innovative Financing Celeste Brubaker will be presenting 🌟 Join virtually or in person: bit.ly/4dT6VnT

By combining #sustainable entrepreneurship initiatives with anti-poaching patrols, Village Enterprise's PARKS+ program directly protects #endangered apes while reducing human dependence on natural resources. Learn more: villageenterprise.org/blog/thriving-…

💥Deep Dive 1.4 Beyond impact bonds: exploring new (and not-so-new) uses of outcomes-based contracting and impact investing 🏙️ is now LIVE We're hearing great learnings from our experts from Kois, Village Enterprise, Save the Children US, Grameen Foundation, Fundación Corona, Syreon Research

After Florence's parents could no longer afford her school fees, she was forced to drop out. But through Village Enterprise, she's launched a one-of-a-kind mobile bakery to get the funds she needs to return to the classroom 🚴🏿‍♀️📚 Read Florence's story: bit.ly/4dVoN1J