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Supporting sub-Saharan Africa to build sustainable livelihoods and healthy, vibrant communities

With more than three decades of experience in Africa, we work across 12 countries to support communities as they shape their own future, build their capacity to recover from conflict, crisis and disaster, and ensure inclusive access to financial solutions, particularly for women, young people and other marginalized groups. 

$788 million

total in trade deals facilitated by small and medium agribusinesses through our Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation program 

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Cooperative Development, women working together.

Unlocking Economic Empowerment: Insights from Gender Analyses in Guatemala and Kenya

By Chloe Pan Globally, nearly 2.4 billion women do not have the same economic rights as men, and on average, only have three-fourths of the …

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Women working in Kenya

Promoting Economic Advancement as a Pathway to Preventing HIV and Violence against Adolescent Girls and Young Women

By Betty Adera This month, as we observe International Women’s Day 2024, it is imperative to reflect on the multifaceted challenges that adolescent girls and …

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Bridging Healthcare Gaps for Island Communities in Ghana

In a momentous step towards revolutionizing healthcare accessibility for secluded island communities in the Oti region of Ghana, the United States Agency for International Development …

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Transparency Auto Workers Cooperative Members inspecting a car's oil level.

Driving Change: Youth-Led Worker Cooperative Transforming Kenya’s Automotive Industry

By Tindi Sitati and Mike Kipngeno Rooted in the energy of youth, the Transparency Auto Worker Cooperative was created in 2022 through a collective vision …

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