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Impact Story: Rose Lwasa, FINCA Uganda

Building a sustainable livelihood through determination and support In the bustling community of Kabusu, Kampala, 65-year-old Mrs. Rose Lwasa stands...

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Impact Story: Aitolkyn Yerkynovna, ACF

Building a family dairy business in East Kazakhstan In the rolling hills of East Kazakhstan, one woman’s determination to provide...

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ASA Uganda: empowering women in East Africa

About the investmentSymbiotics, has partnered with ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd (ASA Uganda) a for profit operating as a microfinance company...

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Techcoop: innovating agri-ecosystems in Vietnam

About the investmentSymbiotics, through its impact investment vehicles, has partnered with Techcoop, an agri-ecosystem integrator in Vietnam, combining input supply,...

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Muffin: financing clean and affordable transportation

About the investmentSymbiotics, through its impact investment vehicles, has partnered with Mufin Green Finance Limited (“MUFIN”), a leading financial institution...

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Impact Story: María Esther Chalacamá

Sowing resilience: Empowering rural women entrepreneurs in Colombia At 70 years old, María Esther Chalacamá walks with the strength of...

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Fido: digital financial inclusion for entrepreneurs in Ghana

About the investmentSymbiotics, through its impact investment vehicles, has partnered with FIDO MicroCredit Ltd (“FIDO”), aleading fintech platform in Ghana...

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From Insight to Impact: a Learning Journey through Inclusive Finance in Kenya and Uganda

Symbiotics Capacity Building recently hosted a Learning Journey in Kenya and Uganda — an immersive programme designed to provide financial...

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Impact Story: Julia Pan Chub, Fundación Génesis Empresarial

Pathways to prosperity in Guatemala For over 20 years, Julia Pan Chub has been a client of Fundación Génesis Empresarial. Inspired...

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Unlocking opportunity: Why high-growth markets matter for Impact Investors

As Symbiotics celebrates two decades at the forefront of impact investing, we are thrilled to begin sharing exclusive insights from...

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Impact Story: Fátima Merino, Optima

Turning ambition into impact in El Salvador At 33, Fátima Merino is a rising entrepreneur in Soyapango, El Salvador. She...

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Impact Story: Bernadette, ACEP Madagascar

A resilient entrepreneur building a brighter future in Madagascar At 61, Bernadette, a widow and mother of six, exemplifies resilience...

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Impact Story: Lily Heredia Altamirano, Norandino

Empowering women and transforming communities in rural Peru Born into a Peruvian family of coffee farmers as one of ten...

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Impact Story: Nagima Duysekbay, ACF

From tradition to enterprise In 2016, a profound shift occurred in Nagima Duysekbay’s life when she began exploring the art...

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Impact Story: Marino Quispe, Total SF

Trancilia and Total SF boost Peru’s transport sector Marino Quispe founded Cecilia Martin Transport Company ‘Trancilia’ in Lima, Peru, in...

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Impact Story: Darisuren Tuyakhuu, Khan Bank

Driving wellness innovation in Mongolia Discover the inspiring story of Darisuren Tuyakhuu, a 40-year old entrepreneur from Erdenet, the second...

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Impact Story: Constantin, Vitas Romania

Fueling dreams in Romania Constantin Tolbă, a 45-year-old entrepreneur from Botoșani in Romania, is a testament to the spirit of...

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Impact Story: Erva Novaria, MBK, Indonesia

Empowering women through finance For many blue-collar workers in Indonesia, the morning routine consists of waking up at 4:00 am,...

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Impact Story: Ximena Toro, COAC CACPECO, Ecuador

Supporting entrepreneurs in Ecuador Ximena Toro owns her optical store in the historical center of Quito. She has been working...

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Impact Story: Cissé Aziz, CAC, Ivory Coast

Promoting business growth in Ivory Coast Cissé Abdul Aziz is a 52-year-old entrepreneur living with his wife and five children...

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